Weather in January in Venezuela
Are you planning a trip a to Venezuela in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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
Meanwhile, Caracas enjoys close to 233 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 January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Venezuela climate page.
Where to go in Venezuela in January
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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