Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls is a waterfall located on the Potaro River in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, with a height of 226 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Guyana. The site sits within Potaro-Siparuni.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs from 26 °C to 29 °C and lows from 20 °C to 21 °C across the year. Rainfall varies significantly, with drier conditions in September and October, which see about 121 mm to 136 mm of rain over 10 to 13 days. Heaviest rain occurs between May and July, with monthly totals between 369 mm and 521 mm and up to 29 rainy days.
Kaieteur Airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 1 km. Cheddi Jagan International Airport serves as a hub at 200 km, while the capital Georgetown is 233 km away. A visit to the waterfall can be combined with nearby Kaieteur National Park, located 8.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is May, with about 521 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 278 | 200 | 201 | 295 | 521 | 486 | 369 | 255 | 136 | 121 | 175 | 282 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
