The Kanukus share the Rupununi’s single wet season, about May to August, though the mountains attract cloud and showers at any time. Forest trails are noticeably cooler than the savannah.
Season by season
September to November: early dry season
Streams still run well, the forest is green and tracks are drying. A good time for both falls and hikes.
December to April: dry season
The easiest months for trekking, camping and river trips; waterfalls shrink as the season goes on. Very hot on the approach across the savannah.
May to August: the rains
Falls are in full flow, but trails are muddy, streams hard to cross and tracks to the villages can flood. Long hikes are generally not offered.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | For a visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 °C | 23 °C | Dry | Best |
| February | 32 °C | 23 °C | Dry | Best |
| March | 33 °C | 24 °C | Dry | Best |
| April | 32 °C | 24 °C | Showers | Good |
| May | 31 °C | 24 °C | Very wet | Mixed |
| June | 30 °C | 23 °C | Very wet | Poor |
| July | 30 °C | 23 °C | Very wet | Poor |
| August | 32 °C | 23 °C | Wet | Mixed |
| September | 33 °C | 24 °C | Showers | Good |
| October | 34 °C | 24 °C | Dry | Best |
| November | 33 °C | 24 °C | Dry | Best |
| December | 32 °C | 23 °C | Showers | Best |
Temperatures are rounded approximations for the area and the rain and rating columns describe a typical year; the rains regularly arrive early or late, so treat this as a guide only.
Festivals & events
- EasterRupununi Rodeo
In Lethem; combine it with a day at the falls, and book early. - SeptemberAmerindian Heritage Month
Heritage days in Nappi, St Ignatius and other foothill villages. - Weekends and holidaysLocal outings
Kumu and Moco Moco fill with families from Lethem and from across the Brazilian border.
Visitor numbers & booking ahead
The only “crowds” are local picnickers at the two nearest falls on Sundays and holidays; go on a weekday for solitude. Village lodges have a few beds each, so reserve ahead, especially around Easter.
