Guyana Highlands Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in December.

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Santa Elena de Uairén Ciudad Bolívar

Planning a journey to the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Guyana Highlands in December

The Guyana Highlands, Venezuela is a region in Venezuela. December in the Guyana Highlands generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Santa Elena de Uairén at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Ciudad Bolívar at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Ciudad Bolívar and 19°C (66°F) in Santa Elena de Uairén. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ciudad Bolívar with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Santa Elena de Uairén with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Santa Elena de Uairén sees around 214 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Guyana Highlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Guyana Highlands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Elena de Uairén)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Guyana Highlands in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Guyana Highlands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Guyana Highlands

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

Temperature range in the Guyana Highlands (December)

Precipitation variation in the Guyana Highlands (December)

Santa Elena de Uairén

In December Santa Elena de Uairén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
214 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Ciudad Bolívar

In December Ciudad Bolívar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
243 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Guyana Highlands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Elena de Uairén 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Ciudad Bolívar 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Guyana Highlands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in December?

In December, the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela generally has pleasant weather conditions. Santa Elena de Uairén sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela in December?

Santa Elena de Uairén averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela get a lot of rain in December?

Santa Elena de Uairén typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Santa Elena de Uairén, December might be a good time to visit the Guyana Highlands, Venezuela.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Elena de Uairén. On the other hand, the weather in May, June and July tend to be poor.

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