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Venezuela's national averages run from 29 °C in June to 32 °C in March, with rainfall between 49 mm in February and 317 mm in June and 4.2–7.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 26 regions span 22–34 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Caracas
- Region
- South America
- TZ
- America/Caracas
- Area
- 910,439 km²
Best months to visit
When Venezuela shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 | 21.7 | 20.3 | 32.9 |
| February | 31.5 | 22.3 | 21.0 | 33.4 |
| March | 32.0 | 22.8 | 21.6 | 34.5 |
| April | 31.4 | 23.0 | 22.1 | 33.5 |
| May | 30.1 | 22.8 | 21.9 | 32.3 |
| June | 29.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 30.7 |
| July | 29.3 | 22.0 | 21.4 | 30.7 |
| August | 30.0 | 22.1 | 21.4 | 31.8 |
| September | 30.8 | 22.4 | 21.6 | 32.6 |
| October | 30.8 | 22.5 | 21.7 | 32.8 |
| November | 30.4 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 32.2 |
| December | 30.4 | 22.2 | 21.0 | 32.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 59 |
| February | 50 |
| March | 90 |
| April | 174 |
| May | 279 |
| June | 317 |
| July | 301 |
| August | 229 |
| September | 181 |
| October | 174 |
| November | 159 |
| December | 98 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.2 |
| February | 7.0 |
| March | 6.8 |
| April | 5.6 |
| May | 4.4 |
| June | 4.2 |
| July | 4.6 |
| August | 5.7 |
| September | 6.5 |
| October | 6.6 |
| November | 6.2 |
| December | 6.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| February | 9.1 | 7.3 | 10.7 |
| March | 8.6 | 6.6 | 10.3 |
| April | 7.3 | 5.2 | 9.9 |
| May | 6.4 | 4.8 | 8.2 |
| June | 5.9 | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| July | 5.4 | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| August | 5.2 | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| September | 5.1 | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| October | 5.4 | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| November | 6.2 | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| December | 7.7 | 6.1 | 9.2 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Venezuela
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Venezuela, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedAngel Falls by boat
Limited December–May · at its best June–November
Sources: chimuadventures.com, ospreyexpeditions.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
26 regions
Venezuela, taken apart
- Amazonas28–31 °C yr
- Anzoátegui31–35 °C yr
- Apure30–36 °C yr
- Aragua29–32 °C yr
- Barinas29–34 °C yr
- Bolívar28–31 °C yr
- Capital29–30 °C yr
- Carabobo28–30 °C yr
- Cojedes31–37 °C yr
- Delta Amacuro29–32 °C yr
- Falcón31–34 °C yr
- Federal Dependencies26–29 °C yr
- Guárico State32–37 °C yr
- Lara30–32 °C yr
- Merida21–23 °C yr
- Miranda29–31 °C yr
- Monagas30–33 °C yr
- Nueva Esparta25–28 °C yr
- Portuguesa30–35 °C yr
- Sucre28–30 °C yr
- Tachira25–27 °C yr
- Trujillo26–27 °C yr
- Vargas state28–30 °C yr
- Yaracuy29–31 °C yr
- Zulia31–32 °C yr
- nan26–29 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Venezuela
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 4Do not travel
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 3Reconsider travel
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Month by month
A year in Venezuela, in order
- JanJanuary30.8°C · 59 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 59 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 59 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary31.5°C · 50 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 49 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 49 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch32.0°C · 90 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 90 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 90 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.4°C · 174 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 174 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 174 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.1°C · 279 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 279 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 279 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.2°C · 317 mm · 4.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 317 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 317 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.3°C · 301 mm · 4.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 301 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 301 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust30.0°C · 229 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 229 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 229 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.8°C · 181 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 181 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 181 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.8°C · 174 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 174 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 174 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.4°C · 159 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 159 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 159 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember30.4°C · 98 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 98 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 98 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
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