Climate Insights for Porlamar
Municipio Mariño, Nueva Esparta State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Porlamar is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 453 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 64 mm of rainfall. Porlamar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Porlamar is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 17.8 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Porlamar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Porlamar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Porlamar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Porlamar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 453 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 9 mm. That's 55 mm 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.Porlamar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.2 in 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
Porlamar is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Porlamar is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Porlamar 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 24 mm per month. By contrast, September 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 Porlamar is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°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 Porlamar 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 Porlamar 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.