Climate Insights for Caracas

The climate in Caracas is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1252mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 296mm of rainfall. Caracas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Caracas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Caracas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1252mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 296mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 291mm 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.

Caracas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Caracas, which began on June 21, 2026. Caracas 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 September at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 64 days from now.

The best time to visit Caracas is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caracas 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.