Weather in May in Venezuela
Thinking about venturing to Venezuela this May 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 May?
The weather in Venezuela in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Mérida at 21°C and very warm in Cuidad Bolivar at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Cuidad Bolivar and 13°C in Mérida. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Porlamar with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Ayacucho with 413 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Caracas enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Venezuela, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Venezuela's yearly weather, check out our Venezuela climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Venezuela?
Caracas
In May Caracas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Caraballeda
In May 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.
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Barquisimeto
In May Barquisimeto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Coro
In May Coro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cuidad Bolivar
In May Cuidad Bolivar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Venezuela.
Is May the best time to visit Venezuela?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Caracas, May might be a good time to visit Venezuela. 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 weather in October tends to be poor.
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