Climate Insights for Cumana
Municipio Sucre, Sucre State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Cumana is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 504 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 89 mm of rainfall. Cumana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Cumana is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 19.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. Cumana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.
Temperature
Cumana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Cumana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cumana is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 504 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 mm. That's 83 mm less than August, 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.Cumana is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.3 in less than August, 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
Cumana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/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 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Cumana is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph 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 13mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cumana is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Cumana is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cumana 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 Cumana 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.