Georgetown sits just 6 degrees north of the equator and maintains a consistently hot, humid tropical climate year-round with little temperature variation.

The city experiences two wet seasons and two dry seasons annually, with the heaviest rains from May through July and a secondary wet period from November to January making waterproof gear essential for most of the year.

Temperatures hover persistently between 24°C and 31°C throughout the year, with night-time offering minimal relief from the daytime heat.

Humidity levels regularly exceed 80% and the coastal trade winds, while present, do frustratingly little to offset the oppressive moisture in the air.

Fabrics that claim to be quick-drying become your most valued possessions as the combination of sudden downpours and relentless humidity means nothing ever truly dries completely.