Climate Insights for Caracas

Venezuela

Hottest
March
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
October
255 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Caracas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 255 mm of rainfall. Caracas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Caracas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 60.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Caracas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°OctMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°NovMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 20°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°F
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Caracas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 86°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 26mmMarPrecipitation: 44mmAprPrecipitation: 133mmMayPrecipitation: 123mmJunPrecipitation: 126mmJulPrecipitation: 124mmAugPrecipitation: 196mmSepPrecipitation: 231mmOctPrecipitation: 255mmNovPrecipitation: 200mmDecPrecipitation: 54mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 1inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inJunPrecipitation: 5inJulPrecipitation: 4.9inAugPrecipitation: 7.7inSepPrecipitation: 9.1inOctPrecipitation: 10inNovPrecipitation: 7.9inDecPrecipitation: 2.1in
Precipitation

Caracas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 255 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 26 mm. That's 229 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 9 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Caracas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Caracas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb24°74°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr25°76°F
May25°77°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct24°76°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec23°74°F

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 38 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.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 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
255 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
29 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in