Weather in Kaieteur Falls

About Kaieteur Falls

Kaieteur Falls plunges 741 meters in a single drop through pristine jungle, accessible only by light aircraft or multi-day river journey. The remoteness is absolute; few Westerners ever witness this wonder. The falls create their own mist and roar, emerging from jungle that has never known roads.

Country

Guyana

Best months to visit

Year-round

Currency

GYD

Language

English

Things to do in Kaieteur Falls

Aircraft charter to Kaieteur and waterfall viewing Jungle lodge base camp for multi-day exploration Kaieteur trail hiking: rim walks and viewpoint trails Indigenous guide jungle immersion and medicinal plants Wildlife spotting: jaguars, pumas, river otters potential Overnight jungle camp under stars and sounds

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

26C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

February

26C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

March

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

April

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

May

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

June

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

July

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

August

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

September

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

October

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

November

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

December

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

Kaieteur Falls drops a single, uninterrupted curtain of water nearly five times the height of Niagara into a remote gorge deep in Guyana's rainforest, reachable only by small chartered plane or a multi-day trek through jungle. Few visitors make it here, which means standing at the viewpoints with the roar of the falls and the surrounding forest canopy stretching to the horizon, often with no one else in sight — one of South America's great untouched natural spectacles.

Best areas to stay in Kaieteur Falls

Kaieteur National Park

The protected rainforest area surrounding the falls, with marked trails to several viewpoints.

Top of the Falls viewpoint

The closest vantage point, looking directly over the edge of the drop.

Boy Scout / Rainbow viewpoints

Alternative viewpoints offering wider views of the falls and gorge, often with rainbows in the spray.

Airstrip area

The small landing strip where charter flights arrive, the starting point for guided walks.

Getting to Kaieteur Falls

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Flights

Day-trip charter flights depart from Georgetown (Ogle Airport), the only practical way for most visitors to reach the falls.

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From London

~12-14 hours from London to Georgetown via a connecting hub, plus a roughly 1-hour charter flight.

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Getting around

There is no local transport — visitors are guided on foot between viewpoints by tour staff during the day trip.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaieteur Falls?

February to April and August to November are the drier periods, giving better flying conditions and clearer views, though the falls are dramatic year-round.

How do you get to Kaieteur Falls?

Almost all visitors fly in on a small day-trip charter plane from Georgetown, landing on a short airstrip near the falls.

Can you swim at Kaieteur Falls?

No — the falls and surrounding area are protected within Kaieteur National Park, and swimming near the falls is not permitted for safety reasons.

How long is a typical visit?

Most visits are a single full-day trip by air from Georgetown, including a short guided walk to several viewpoints around the falls.

Is it worth the cost?

Flights aren't cheap, but for many travellers seeing one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls with virtually no crowds is a once-in-a-lifetime highlight.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Genuinely one of the most awe-inspiring sights I've seen — the scale of the falls and the fact we had the viewpoints almost entirely to ourselves was incredible.

Oliver D. · September 2023

★★★★★

The charter flight alone, over unbroken rainforest, was worth the price before we even saw the falls.

Anaya F. · March 2024

★★★★☆

Logistics took some planning from Georgetown, but the day trip ran smoothly and the guides were knowledgeable about the surrounding ecosystem.

Cody B. · October 2023