Climate Insights for Puerto La Cruz
Pueblo Nuevo, Municipio Sotillo, Anzoategui State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto La Cruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 360 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Puerto La Cruz 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Puerto La Cruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 14.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Puerto La Cruz 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Puerto La Cruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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.Puerto La Cruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Puerto La Cruz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 360 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 mm. That's 62 mm less than June, 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.Puerto La Cruz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.4 in less than June, 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
Puerto La Cruz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 20km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Puerto La Cruz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, 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. 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Puerto La Cruz 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 4 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Puerto La Cruz 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 0.2 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°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 Puerto La Cruz 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 Puerto La Cruz 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.