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Weather & climate · Caracas

Flag of VenezuelaBest Time to Visit Venezuela

December to March

The best time to visit Venezuela is December to March, when daytime highs in Caracas are around 26–28°C. April to November are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (19°C at night), and August the wettest with about 120 mm of rain.

29°C
Warmest: May
19°C
Coldest nights: February
842 mm
Rain per year
120 mm
Wettest: August

Venezuela weather by month

  1. Jan26°C19°C42 mm
  2. Feb27°C19°C30 mm
  3. Mar28°C19°C14 mm
  4. Apr28°C20°C41 mm
  5. May29°C21°C71 mm
  6. Jun28°C21°C87 mm
  7. Jul27°C21°C101 mm
  8. Aug28°C21°C120 mm
  9. Sep28°C22°C89 mm
  10. Oct28°C22°C96 mm
  11. Nov27°C21°C77 mm
  12. Dec27°C20°C74 mm

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10°15°20°25°30°35°150 mm0January: 42 mm rainFebruary: 30 mm rainMarch: 14 mm rainApril: 41 mm rainMay: 71 mm rainJune: 87 mm rainJuly: 101 mm rainAugust: 120 mm rainSeptember: 89 mm rainOctober: 96 mm rainNovember: 77 mm rainDecember: 74 mm rainJanuary: 26°CFebruary: 27°CMarch: 28°CApril: 28°CMay: 29°CJune: 28°CJuly: 27°CAugust: 28°CSeptember: 28°COctober: 28°CNovember: 27°CDecember: 27°CJanuary: 19°CFebruary: 19°CMarch: 19°CApril: 20°CMay: 21°CJune: 21°CJuly: 21°CAugust: 21°CSeptember: 22°COctober: 22°CNovember: 21°CDecember: 20°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)
MonthHighLowRainHumidityCloud coverVerdict
January26°C19°C42 mm81%48%Best time
February27°C19°C30 mm79%47%Best time
March28°C19°C14 mm77%51%Best time
April28°C20°C41 mm77%64%Good
May29°C21°C71 mm79%69%Good
June28°C21°C87 mm80%69%Good
July27°C21°C101 mm82%63%Good
August28°C21°C120 mm83%59%Good
September28°C22°C89 mm81%60%Good
October28°C22°C96 mm83%63%Good
November27°C21°C77 mm84%63%Good
December27°C20°C74 mm82%53%Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Caracas (10.48, -66.87). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Venezuela have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Venezuela?

December to March. The best time to visit Venezuela is December to March, when daytime highs in Caracas are around 26–28°C. April to November are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (19°C at night), and August the wettest with about 120 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Venezuela?

May, with average highs of 29°C in Caracas.

What is the coldest month in Venezuela?

February, when nights drop to about 19°C and days reach 27°C.

What is the rainiest month in Venezuela?

August with about 120 mm; March is the driest (14 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Venezuela?

August is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 120 mm of rain.