May weather forecast
Guyana

May in Guyana heralds the arrival of the major rainy season, a significant shift from the drier conditions experienced in the earlier months of the year. The rainfall during May escalates dramatically, with total precipitation often exceeding 300mm (11.81"). This surge in rainfall persists throughout the month and continues into the subsequent months, marking the wettest phase of the year in Guyana.

Cities such as Georgetown, New Amsterdam, and Linden also encounter a significant increase in precipitation during this period. These urban areas, along with the rest of the country, experience consistent and heavy rainfall that can sometimes lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying regions.

Despite the influx of rainfall, temperatures during May remain consistent with the country's tropical climate. Average temperatures typically range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), maintaining a comfortable level of warmth that persists throughout the rainy season. May does not record any extreme temperature highs or lows but continues the country's pattern of consistently warm weather.

As May transitions into June, the heavy rainfall continues, with June often recording similar precipitation levels. This period, from May to August, signifies the peak of the rainy season in Guyana, characterized by persistent and heavy showers. Thus, May stands as the commencement of this intensely rainy period, offering a stark contrast to the drier conditions experienced earlier in the year.

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• Georgetown - May »
  In Georgetown during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 286mm (11.26") of precipitation. January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Georgetown, Guyana.
• New Amsterdam - May »
  On the last day of the month, in New Amsterdam sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:01 -04. In New Amsterdam, in May, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
• Skeldon - May »
  Between the temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water is considered very warm, providing pleasure in water activities without discomfort over lengthy periods. For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.
• Rosignol - May »
  Water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, making swimming, diving, and similar water activities pleasurable for extended periods. In Rosignol, in May, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
• Mahaicony - May »
  Mahaicony, in May, becomes home to prolonged rainfall events with the month welcoming a striking 148mm (5.83") of rain on average. In Mahaicony, during May, the rain falls for 28.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.
• Parika - May »
  In Parika, in May, during 28.8 rainfall days, 148mm (5.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Parika sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:01.
• Lethem - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Lethem, Guyana. January through July and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Lethem.