Climate Insights for Cariaco

The climate in Cariaco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1554mm of precipitation falls per year. Cariaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cariaco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, April, October. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Cariaco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Cariaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1554mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 233mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 52mm. That's 181mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Cariaco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Cariaco, which began on June 21, 2026. Cariaco 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 February near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Cariaco is during January, February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm 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 Cariaco 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.