Weather in January in Venezuela
Thinking about venturing to Venezuela this January 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 January?
In January, Venezuela experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Mérida at 20°C to very hot in San Fernando de Apure at 36°C. At night it cools down 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.For specific regional insights in Venezuela, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Fernando de Apure with an average of 8.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Mérida with 169 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 233 hours of sunshine in Caracas. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Venezuela's conditions throughout the year, check out our Venezuela climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Venezuela?
Caracas
In January Caracas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caraballeda
In January Caraballeda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Barquisimeto
In January Barquisimeto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coro
In January Coro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cuidad Bolivar
In January Cuidad Bolivar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Venezuela.
Is January the best time to visit Venezuela?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Venezuela. Typically, the climate in Caracas is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Caracas. The weather in October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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