Climate Insights for Barquisimeto

The climate in Barquisimeto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 452mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Barquisimeto is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Barquisimeto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Barquisimeto is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 452mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 72mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 65mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Barquisimeto is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Barquisimeto, which began on March 20, 2026. Barquisimeto is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Barquisimeto is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barquisimeto based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.