Best Time to Visit Maracaibo
Venezuela · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, December to February is the best time to visit Maracaibo. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 37°C (98°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 24°C (75°F). The rainy season runs over October; October is the wettest month with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain. October is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Maracaibo weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C 94°F | 24°C 75°F | 9 mm | 2 | 67% | 9 | Fair 6.2 |
| February | 35°C 95°F | 24°C 75°F | 8 mm | 2 | 64% | 9 | Fair 5.7 |
| March | 36°C 96°F | 25°C 76°F | 18 mm | 4 | 63% | 6.5 | Fair 5.4 |
| April | 36°C 97°F | 25°C 78°F | 46 mm | 8 | 65% | 3.9 | Fair 5 |
| May | 36°C 97°F | 26°C 78°F | 97 mm | 13 | 69% | 3.6 | Poor 2.9 |
| June | 36°C 98°F | 26°C 79°F | 65 mm | 10 | 67% | 4.3 | Poor 4.2 |
| July | 37°C 98°F | 26°C 79°F | 39 mm | 7 | 64% | 5 | Fair 4.7 |
| August | 37°C 98°F | 26°C 79°F | 57 mm | 11 | 66% | 4.6 | Poor 4.1 |
| September | 36°C 96°F | 26°C 79°F | 90 mm | 15 | 70% | 4.1 | Poor 3 |
| October | 34°C 93°F | 25°C 78°F | 123 mm | 17 | 76% | 3.5 | Poor 1.9 |
| November | 33°C 92°F | 25°C 77°F | 87 mm | 12 | 78% | 4.4 | Fair 4.5 |
| December | 34°C 93°F | 24°C 76°F | 23 mm | 4 | 72% | 7.5 | Fair 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maracaibo?
The best time to visit Maracaibo is December to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Maracaibo?
July is the hottest month in Maracaibo, with an average high of 37°C (98°F).
What is the coldest month in Maracaibo?
January is the coldest month in Maracaibo, with an average low of 24°C (75°F).
What is the rainiest month in Maracaibo?
October is the wettest month, with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 8 mm (0.3 in).
When is the rainy season in Maracaibo?
The rainy season in Maracaibo is October.
Nearby destinations
- Barquisimeto255 km · best December and January
- Oranjestad271 km · best January to April
- Willemstad340 km · best January to July
- Barranquilla348 km · best December to March
- Valencia398 km · best November to February
- Kralendijk401 km · best December to June
- Cartagena425 km · best December to March
- Caracas518 km · best January to May
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