Georgetown Weather in May

May: warm and very wet

May feels warm and sticky, with little relief after dark. Rain falls on 27 days, and grey skies often cut into sunshine. You can still visit the National Museum or admire the wooden St George's Cathedral between showers. Long outdoor walks and beach plans are less reliable; heavy rain can make Georgetown's streets unpleasant.

If you're visiting for city sights, keep your plans flexible and leave time to wait out a downpour. The rain can arrive often, but it doesn't necessarily last all day.

Holidays and local life

May has several national holidays: Labour Day on May 1, Arrival Day on May 5, and Independence Day on May 26. Independence Day brings celebrations around the city, though public offices and some businesses may close on holidays.

If you're in town for the festivities, ask locally about the day's events. The exact programme can vary from year to year.

Quieter streets, rainy-day plans

May is generally quieter than the drier February-to-March period, and you'll usually find fewer visitors than in those popular months. Rates can be easier to find, too, but don't count on every hotel or flight being cheaper.

If you hate crowds, May may suit you; if you hate getting caught in rain, it may not. A useful Georgetown trick: when a shower hits near Stabroek Market, duck inside and browse its stalls instead of trying to cross the wet streets. Keep your day loose, and save the seawall for a clearer spell.