Climate Insights for Carúpano

The climate in Carúpano is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 635mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Carúpano 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 23°C.

Carúpano has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Carúpano is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 635mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 79mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 13mm. That's 66mm less than August, 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.

Carúpano is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Carúpano, which began on June 21, 2026. Carúpano 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Carúpano 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 31mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Carúpano 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.