Georgetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Georgetown
With 235,017 inhabitants, Georgetown is the most populous city in Guyana. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Georgetown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fusion by Pegasus (Pegasus Hotel, Seawall Road) and Jaxx International Grill (Movie Towne Mall Guyana, Turkeyen) are great picks.
When to visit Georgetown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in April, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 12.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Georgetown
Plane
Georgetown is served by 2 airports: Georgetown Ogle (OGL) and Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl (GEO). The closest to downtown Georgetown is Georgetown Ogle, which is located 6 km from the city center. Further away is Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl, 36 km from the center of Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 55m.