Weather & climate · Caracas
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.
29°C
Warmest: May
19°C
Coldest nights: February
842 mm
Rain per year
120 mm
Wettest: August
Venezuela weather by month
- Jan26°C19°C42 mm
- Feb27°C19°C30 mm
- Mar28°C19°C14 mm
- Apr28°C20°C41 mm
- May29°C21°C71 mm
- Jun28°C21°C87 mm
- Jul27°C21°C101 mm
- Aug28°C21°C120 mm
- Sep28°C22°C89 mm
- Oct28°C22°C96 mm
- Nov27°C21°C77 mm
- Dec27°C20°C74 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 19°C | 42 mm | 81% | 48% | Best time |
| February | 27°C | 19°C | 30 mm | 79% | 47% | Best time |
| March | 28°C | 19°C | 14 mm | 77% | 51% | Best time |
| April | 28°C | 20°C | 41 mm | 77% | 64% | Good |
| May | 29°C | 21°C | 71 mm | 79% | 69% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 21°C | 87 mm | 80% | 69% | Good |
| July | 27°C | 21°C | 101 mm | 82% | 63% | Good |
| August | 28°C | 21°C | 120 mm | 83% | 59% | Good |
| September | 28°C | 22°C | 89 mm | 81% | 60% | Good |
| October | 28°C | 22°C | 96 mm | 83% | 63% | Good |
| November | 27°C | 21°C | 77 mm | 84% | 63% | Good |
| December | 27°C | 20°C | 74 mm | 82% | 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.
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