Venezuela

Venezuela Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Venezuela in August.

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Caracas Porlamar Caraballeda San Fernando de Apure

Planning a getaway to Venezuela this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Venezuela in August

In August, Venezuela experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Mérida at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Coro at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Coro and 12°C (54°F) in Mérida. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Venezuela, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Barquisimeto with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Guasdualito with 355 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Caracas gets approximately 245 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Venezuela in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Venezuela

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Venezuela?

Temperature range in Venezuela (August)

Precipitation variation in Venezuela (August)

Caracas

In August Caracas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
245 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Caracas →

Caraballeda

In August Caraballeda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
245 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Caraballeda →

Barquisimeto

In August Barquisimeto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
240 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Barquisimeto →

Coro

In August Coro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
288 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Coro →

Cuidad Bolivar

In August Cuidad Bolivar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
246 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cuidad Bolivar →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Venezuela in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Caracas 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Porlamar 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Caraballeda 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
San Fernando de Apure 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Mérida 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Puerto Ayacucho 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 315 mm (12 in)

Venezuela weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Venezuela in August?

Expect poor weather across Venezuela in August. The popular destination of Caracas averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Venezuela in August?

In Caracas, the average daytime high in August is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Venezuela get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Venezuela, with Caracas averaging around 183 mm (7.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Venezuela?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Venezuela due to the typically unpleasant weather in Caracas.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Caracas. On the other hand, the months of August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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