Climate Insights for Maracay
Municipio Girardot, Aragua State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Maracay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maracay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maracay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Maracay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 63.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Maracay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maracay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, May, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.
Temperature
Maracay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Maracay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 85°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Maracay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 66 mm. That's 129 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Maracay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.6 in. That's 5.1 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Maracay 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Maracay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Maracay is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Maracay is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maracay 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 Maracay 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.