Caracas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Caracas has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Caracas remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Caracas has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1548 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 213 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 46 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Caracas Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Caracas varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.2 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in April, with about 6.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in February to 28°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Caracas.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 76%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in July, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Caracas has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August, September, October and November.
May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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