Caracas weather in May (Venezuela)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Caracas during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Caracas includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 21°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Caracas in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 202 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Caracas climate page with graphs.

 

Caracas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in May

Find out more about the weather in Venezuela and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Caracas.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Venezuela? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Venezuela. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.