Climate Insights for Caracas

The climate in Caracas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 132mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Caracas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are November, October, August, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Caracas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Caracas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 132mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than February, 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 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Caracas, which began on June 21, 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 September at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Caracas is during April, May, June, July, August, 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 7mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.