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Usual weather in Venezuela

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Venezuela? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Venezuela

The climate of Venezuela is tropical. You can expect hot and humid weather throughout the year, but it is more moderate in highlands. Temperatures may be very low in the highest areas of the Cordillera de M?rida.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Amazonas, Anaco, Andes, Anzoátegui, Apure, Aragua, Barquisimeto, Bolívar, Canaima National Park, Carabobo, Caracas, Caribbean Islands, Catia La Mar, Central, Chichiriviche, Choroní, Ciudad Bolívar, Ciudad Guayana, Cojedes, Colonia Tovar, Coro, Cumanacoa, Delta Amacuro, Duida Marahuaca National Park, El Hatillo, Falcón, Guayana, Guárico, Güiria, La Gran Sabana, La Guaira, Lara, Los Llanos, Los Roques, Macuto, Maracaibo, Maracay, Margarita Island, Miranda, Mochima National Park, Monagas, Morrocoy, Mount Roraima, Mérida, Naiguatá, Northeast, Northwest, Nueva Esparta, Ocumare de la Costa de Oro, Pampatar, Pedro Gonzalez, Playa El Agua, Playa El Yaque, Porlamar, Puerto Ayacucho, Puerto La Cruz, Puerto Ordaz, San Cristóbal, San Fernando de Apure, Santa Elena de Uairén, Santo Domingo, Sucre, Trujillo, Tucupita, Táchira, Valencia, Vargas, Yacapana National Park, Yaracuy, Zulia.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is May, the average maximum temperature is 32.8 ℃ (91.04 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 18 ℃ (64.4 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.3 ℃ (57.74 ℉). The most rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 19.4. The least rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 3.

When travelling to some places in Venezuela, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Pico Bolivar (4978 m) and the lowest point is Caribbean Sea (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Venezuela. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in January is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in January is 29.6 ℃ (85.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 6.1. The average rainfall is 15.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:34 and at the end of the month 11:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in February is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in February is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.65 ℃ (88.97 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 4.1. The average rainfall is 13.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:47 and at the end of the month 11:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in March is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in March is 32.3 ℃ (90.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.65 ℃ (88.97 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 3. The average rainfall is 11.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in April is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in April is 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.7 ℃ (89.06 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.95 ℃ (89.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 6.9. The average rainfall is 59.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:21 and at the end of the month 12:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in May is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in May is 32.8 ℃ (91.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18 ℃ (64.4 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.95 ℃ (89.51 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.55 ℃ (88.79 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12.9. The average rainfall is 81.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:36 and at the end of the month 12:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in June is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in June is 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.55 ℃ (88.79 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.85 ℃ (87.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 18.7. The average rainfall is 133.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:41 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:43 and at the end of the month 12:43.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in July is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in July is 31.4 ℃ (88.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.3 ℃ (63.14 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.85 ℃ (87.53 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 19.4. The average rainfall is 115.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:43 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:41 and at the end of the month 12:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in August is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in August is 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.5 ℃ (61.7 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.4 ℃ (84.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 17.7. The average rainfall is 124.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:29 and at the end of the month 12:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in September is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in September is 29.6 ℃ (85.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.4 ℃ (84.92 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.05 ℃ (86.09 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 15.1. The average rainfall is 113.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 12:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in October is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in October is 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.2 ℃ (61.16 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.05 ℃ (86.09 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.15 ℃ (86.27 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 15.1. The average rainfall is 123.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:55 and at the end of the month 11:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in November is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in November is 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.15 ℃ (86.27 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.15 ℃ (84.47 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 13.2. The average rainfall is 73.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:40 and at the end of the month 11:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Venezuela in December is this: The average highest temperature in Venezuela in December is 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.3 ℃ (57.74 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.15 ℃ (84.47 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 10. The average rainfall is 40.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:31 and at the end of the month 11:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Venezuela in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Caracastemperature: - highest temperature: 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉)lowest temperature: 14.3 ℃ (57.74 ℉)rainfall: 40.7mmrainy days: 10
Corotemperature: - highest temperature: 32 ℃ (89.6 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉)rainfall: 63.9mmrainy days: 9
Maracaibotemperature: - highest temperature: 35.4 ℃ (95.72 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉)rainfall: 17mmrainy days: 3.1
Maracaytemperature: - highest temperature: 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉)lowest temperature: 19.3 ℃ (66.74 ℉)rainfall: 14.4mmrainy days: 4.5
Maiquetiatemperature: - highest temperature: 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉)rainfall: 56.7mmrainy days: 7.6
Margaritatemperature: - highest temperature: 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉)lowest temperature: 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉)rainfall: 67.3mmrainy days: 12.7
Meridatemperature: - highest temperature: 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉)lowest temperature: 15 ℃ (59 ℉)rainfall: 74.8mmrainy days: 13.6
Cd. Bolivartemperature: - highest temperature: 33.3 ℃ (91.94 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉)rainfall: 78mmrainy days: 10
San Fernandotemperature: - highest temperature: 33.3 ℃ (91.94 ℉)lowest temperature: 22 ℃ (71.6 ℉)rainfall: 10.7mmrainy days: 2.2
Barcelonatemperature: - highest temperature: 32.1 ℃ (89.78 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉)rainfall: 21.8mmrainy days: 6.4
Barquisimetotemperature: - highest temperature: 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉)lowest temperature: 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉)rainfall: 41.5mmrainy days: 7.2
Calabozotemperature: - highest temperature: 34.6 ℃ (94.28 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉)rainfall: 6.5mmrainy days: 2.3
Guanaretemperature: - highest temperature: 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉)lowest temperature: 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉)rainfall: 28mmrainy days: 6.1
Guiriatemperature: - highest temperature: 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉)lowest temperature: 22 ℃ (71.6 ℉)rainfall: 74mmrainy days: 13.7
La Canadatemperature: - highest temperature: 32.3 ℃ (90.14 ℉)lowest temperature: 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉)rainfall: 16.9mmrainy days: 3.3
Maturintemperature: - highest temperature: 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉)rainfall: 84.4mmrainy days: 19.9
Mene Grandetemperature: - highest temperature: 33.2 ℃ (91.76 ℉)lowest temperature: 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉)rainfall: 72.6mmrainy days: 9.6
Puerto Ayacuchotemperature: - highest temperature: 34.2 ℃ (93.56 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉)rainfall: 42.5mmrainy days: 7.2
San Antonio Del Tachiratemperature: - highest temperature: 30.7 ℃ (87.26 ℉)lowest temperature: 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉)rainfall: 61.4mmrainy days: 9.8
Santa Elena De Uairentemperature: - highest temperature: 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉)lowest temperature: 16.6 ℃ (61.88 ℉)rainfall: 91.9mmrainy days: 12.6
Tumeremotemperature: - highest temperature: 30.2 ℃ (86.36 ℉)lowest temperature: 21.5 ℃ (70.7 ℉)rainfall: 105.9mmrainy days: 19.9
Valle De La Pascuatemperature: - highest temperature: 32.5 ℃ (90.5 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉)rainfall: 21mmrainy days: 5.6




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.