Climate Insights for Tovar
Municipio Tovar, Merida State, Venezuela
Climate Overview
The climate in Tovar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,123 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 179 mm of rainfall. Tovar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tovar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 44.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Tovar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Tovar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 24°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Tovar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 76°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 66°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Tovar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,123 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 179 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 152 mm less than April, 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.Tovar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 6 in less than April, 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
Tovar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Tovar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2mph in winter, 2mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 2mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tovar is during January, February, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tovar is during January, February, June, July, August, September and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tovar 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 Tovar 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.