Kaieteur National Park
Kaieteur National Park is a national park located in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana. Established in 1929, it covers an area of 627 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Guyana.
Planning a visit
September and October experience the lowest rainfall, with 139 mm over 13 days and 124 mm over 10 days respectively, alongside daily highs of 29 °C and lows of 21 °C. May and June see the heaviest rain, reaching 526 mm on about 27 days and 491 mm on about 29 days with highs of 27 °C and lows of 21 °C. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs ranging from 26 °C to 29 °C and lows from 20 °C to 21 °C.
The park is situated 225 km from the capital, Georgetown. The nearest airport is Kaieteur Airport, located 9 km away, while Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Georgetown serves as a hub at a distance of 192 km. A nearby sight to combine with a visit is Kaieteur Falls, 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 526 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 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 | 290 | 207 | 209 | 304 | 526 | 491 | 372 | 260 | 139 | 124 | 180 | 297 |
| 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.
