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Guyana travel advice
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Guyana travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Guyana with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Guyana - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK -4 hours |
| Language(s) | Guyanese Creole, English |
| Currency | Guyanese Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B + D + G plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Guyana weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  29 |
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29 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  24 |
 15 |
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 25 |
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27 |
 19 |
13 |
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25 |
| Sea temperature °C |  27 |
27 |
27 |
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 28 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
27 |
The Guyana weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Georgetown.
Guyana travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Guyana from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Guyana - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Guyana - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Guyana - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Guyana - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Guyana - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Guyana - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Guyana.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Guyana travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Guyana with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Guyana - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Guyana - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Guyana - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Guyana, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guyana covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Guyana with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Guyana - Ministry of Public Health, Guyana
- Coronavirus timeline in Guyana - Our World in Data
Guyana travel features
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Guyana FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Guyana including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Guyana due to Covid-19?
Guyana is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Guyana.
Check out Ministry of Public Health, Guyana for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Guyana?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Guyana. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Guyana and the UK?
The time difference between Guyana and the UK is UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Guyana?
The main languages spoken in Guyana are Guyanese Creole and English.
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What is the currency in Guyana?
The currency in Guyana is the Guyanese Dollar (GYD).
Which plugs are used in Guyana?
Guyana uses electrical plug type A + B + D + G (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Guyana?
They drive on the left side of the road in Guyana.
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