Maracaibo Weather in May

What's the weather like in Maracaibo (Estado Zulia) in May 2024?

The climate in Maracaibo during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

Maracaibo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.3°F
Nightly temperature 24.9°C 76.7°F
Average temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.2°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Maracaibo

Maracaibo average temperature in May

May rainfall

Maracaibo average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Maracaibo average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Maracaibo in May 2024.

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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
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