Rappu Falls

Waterfall Remote rainforest waterfall on Rupununi River

Rappu Falls sits in Guyana’s Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region, visited for river scenery and rainforest access on multi-day boat or trekking routes.

Rappu Falls
4.2000, -58.4667

How to Get to Rappu Falls #

Rappu Falls are in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region; access is typically by river from regional hubs like Lethem or by small aircraft to nearby Bush airstrips, then river travel. Local guides and river operators are essential due to the remoteness and changing water conditions.

Tips for Visiting Rappu Falls #

  • Arrange river transport with an experienced local operator-conditions can be remote and changeable.
  • Bring waterproof bags for gear-the falls create heavy mist and spray.
  • Respect indigenous land and ask for permission or guidance from community contacts if accessing upstream areas.

Best Time to Visit Rappu Falls #

Dry season is safer and easier for river travel; wet season offers dramatic water flows but greater logistical difficulty.

Dry season
Dec-May · 24-31°C
Lower river levels make some rapids easier to navigate; access is simpler.
Wet season
Jun-Nov · 24-30°C
Rivers swell and the falls are at full volume; spectacular but more hazardous and remote.

Weather & Climate near Rappu Falls #

Climate

Rappu Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2036 mm/year), wettest in May.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (362 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°

Weather

362 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (359 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°

Weather

359 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (230 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (211 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°

Weather

211 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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