Venezuela weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Venezuela this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like 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.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Mérida at 21°C to very warm in Coro at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Coro and 12°C 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.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Barquisimeto with an average of 45 mm to heavy rainfall in Guasdualito with 355 mm. Meanwhile, Caracas enjoys close to 245 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Venezuela in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Venezuela climate page.
Where to go in Venezuela in August
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Average weather in Caracas
In August Caracas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Caraballeda
In August Caraballeda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Barquisimeto
In August Barquisimeto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Coro
In August Coro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Cuidad Bolivar
In August Cuidad Bolivar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best 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 month of October tends to have poor weather conditions.
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