Santa Elena de Uairén Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Santa Elena de Uairén, Gran Sabana, Venezuela, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 29°C (84°F), ranging from 30°C (86°F) in March to 27°C (81°F) in August.
With around 2173 mm (86 in) of annual rainfall, Santa Elena de Uairén has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from April to August. The wettest month is May. The sunniest month is October, with 8.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Elena de Uairén
The climate in Santa Elena de Uairén remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in March to 18°C (64°F) in August.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2173 mm (86 in). Santa Elena de Uairén can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 369 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Santa Elena de Uairén Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.1 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 5.3 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Santa Elena de Uairén by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Elena de Uairén.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 84%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Santa Elena de Uairén
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Santa Elena de Uairén 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Santa Elena de Uairén
In general, temperatures in Santa Elena de Uairén range from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) across the year, with January, February, March and December being the best time to visit for those who prefer drier weather.Make your experience more enjoyable by planning to be outside during the cooler parts of the day, either early morning or as the sun begins to set. Visitors should note that April, May, June, July and August are part of the rainy season, bringing substantial rainfall. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
