Average Monthly Sunshine in Maracaibo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Maracaibo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Maracaibo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3283 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in May.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.1 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Maracaibo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Maracaibo enjoys an average of 3283 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Maracaibo’s wettest month, receives 26 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maracaibo Precipitation page.