Climate Insights for Machiques

Municipio Machiques de Perijá, Estado Zulia, Venezuela

Hottest
August
34°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
November
206mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Machiques is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 979mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 206mm of rainfall. Machiques is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Feb Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Mar Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jun Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Sep Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Oct Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Dec Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23°
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Average
Min

Machiques sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 27mm Apr Precipitation: 103mm May Precipitation: 89mm Jun Precipitation: 91mm Jul Precipitation: 85mm Aug Precipitation: 78mm Sep Precipitation: 99mm Oct Precipitation: 157mm Nov Precipitation: 206mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

Machiques is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 979mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 206mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 196mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Machiques 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Machiques, which began on March 20, 2026. Machiques 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 August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 463mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 43mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Machiques 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
34 °C
8 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
34 °C
9 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
33 °C
8 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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