Guyana
Best Time to Visit Lethem
Lethem sits in Guyana's Rupununi savannah, a dry, hot town with a clear wet and dry season. The best time to visit depends on whether you're after wildlife viewing, road access from the coast, or cheaper flights.
✦ Go in September or October for the best combination of dry roads, abundant wildlife, and no crowds.
✅ Best months
September to November are ideal: the rains have ended, roads are passable, the savannah is lush, and birdlife is active. Crowds are thin outside the Rodeo.
🔥 Peak season
April is the peak month, driven by the Easter Rodeo, Lethem's biggest event. Hotels triple their rates and sell out months ahead. The weather is still hot but not yet into the heavy rains.
💷 Shoulder (best value)
December to February see fewer visitors, solid discounts on lodging, and cooler mornings. The dry season is in full swing, though the landscape can be very dusty.
🌙 Quietest & cheapest
May to July are the quietest and cheapest months. The wettest period closes many unpaved roads, flights are more likely to be cancelled, and mosquitoes are at their worst. Only worth it if you have a high tolerance for mud and delays.
Lethem season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Weather: Hot, 30–34°C. Rains start in April, heaviest in May.
Crowds: High in April for Rodeo; low otherwise.
Good for the Rodeo and seeing the savannah green up.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Weather: Wet, frequent downpours, 28–32°C.
Crowds: Low
Best for hardcore birders and anglers; not for casual travellers.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Weather: Dry, sunny, 32–36°C. Winds pick up.
Crowds: Low to moderate
Top season for wildlife spotting and easy driving to waterfalls.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Weather: Dry, hot days, cooler nights down to 20°C.
Crowds: Low
Great for stargazing long drives without rain delays.
🎭 Events worth timing a trip around
Easter Rodeo in April is the region's biggest event — rodeo competitions, music, and street stalls. The Rupununi Rodeo in August is a smaller alternative with less tourist infrastructure.
🧳 What to pack
Pack a headlamp: power cuts are common, and Lethem's streets have no street lighting after dark.
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Researched & reviewed by the TripSage editorial team · Updated July 2026.