Climate Insights for Caracas

The climate in Caracas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1447mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Caracas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Caracas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Caracas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1447mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 252mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25mm. That's 227mm less than October, 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.

Caracas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Caracas, which began on March 20, 2026. Caracas 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 May 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 Caracas is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. 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 Caracas 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.