When is the best time to go to Maracaibo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Maracaibo, Venezuela. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Maracaibo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Maracaibo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Maracaibo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 9hrs 12.3hrs

Hot, humid and very dry weather often prevails in Maracaibo during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maracaibo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Maracaibo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in January »

February

Maracaibo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 2mm 9hrs 12.5hrs

February in Maracaibo is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maracaibo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Maracaibo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in February »

March

Maracaibo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 6mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Maracaibo is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maracaibo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Maracaibo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in March »

April

Maracaibo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 34mm 6.5hrs 13.1hrs

Maracaibo's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maracaibo.

April is in the spring in Maracaibo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in April »

May

Maracaibo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 73mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Maracaibo and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maracaibo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Maracaibo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in May »

June

Maracaibo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 56mm 7.2hrs 12.3hrs

Maracaibo's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maracaibo.

June is in the summer in Maracaibo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in June »

July

Maracaibo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 37mm 8.4hrs 12.5hrs

July in Maracaibo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maracaibo.

July is in the summer in Maracaibo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in July »

August

Maracaibo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 57mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Maracaibo is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maracaibo.

August is in the summer in Maracaibo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in August »

September

Maracaibo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 84mm 7hrs 13.1hrs

Maracaibo's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maracaibo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Maracaibo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in September »

October

Maracaibo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 122mm 6.4hrs 13.3hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Maracaibo and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Maracaibo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Maracaibo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in October »

November

Maracaibo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 70mm 7.2hrs 12.3hrs

Maracaibo's weather in November is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Maracaibo.

November is in the fall / autumn in Maracaibo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in November »

December

Maracaibo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 15mm 8.1hrs 12.5hrs

December in Maracaibo is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Maracaibo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Maracaibo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Maracaibo with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Maracaibo weather in December »

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Maracaibo weather stats

Maracaibo weather statistics
Hottest month: August 34°C 93.2°F
Driest month: February 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: January 9hrs
Coldest month: January 31.8°C 89.2°F
Wettest month: October 122mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: October 28.7°C 83.7°F
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