Weather in December in Venezuela
Planning a journey to Venezuela this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Venezuela in December?
The weather in Venezuela in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Mérida at 20°C to very warm in San Fernando de Apure at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in San Fernando de Apure and 11°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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Fernando de Apure with an average of 24 mm to heavy rainfall in Mérida with 207 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Caracas enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Venezuela in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Venezuela climate page.
Where to go in Venezuela in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Venezuela?
Caracas
In December Caracas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Caraballeda
In December Caraballeda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Barquisimeto
In December Barquisimeto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Coro
In December Coro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cuidad Bolivar
In December Cuidad Bolivar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Venezuela?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Venezuela with overall perfect weather in Caracas. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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