Climate Insights for Machiques

Municipio Machiques de Perijá, Estado Zulia, Venezuela
Hottest
March
30°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
April
692mm rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Machiques is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 3437mm of precipitation falls per year. Machiques receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Machiques is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, August, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19°
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Average
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Machiques sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 137mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 160mm Apr Precipitation: 692mm May Precipitation: 540mm Jun Precipitation: 125mm Jul Precipitation: 106mm Aug Precipitation: 149mm Sep Precipitation: 189mm Oct Precipitation: 492mm Nov Precipitation: 618mm Dec Precipitation: 142mm
Precipitation

Machiques is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3437mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 286mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 692mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 86mm. That's 605mm 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

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Machiques is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

63 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Machiques, which began on June 21, 2026. Machiques 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 March at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1392mm across the season with a monthly average of 464mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 380mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1298mm across the season with a monthly average of 433mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 24°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 25°
Sep 24°
Oct 24°
Nov 22°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Machiques is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Machiques 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
692 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
540 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
492 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
618 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
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