Climate Insights for Maracaibo

The climate in Maracaibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 889mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm of rainfall. Maracaibo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, November, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Maracaibo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 36°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 29°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Maracaibo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 889mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 164mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5mm. That's 159mm 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.

Maracaibo 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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/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, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Maracaibo, which began on March 20, 2026. Maracaibo 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 July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maracaibo 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.