Maracaibo Weather in May
Venezuela · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high36°C (97°F)
Avg low26°C (78°F)
Rainfall97 mm (3.8 in)
RatingPoor 2.9/10
Expect very hot days in Maracaibo in May: the average high is 36°C (97°F) and the average low is 26°C (78°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Maracaibo?
May is not the best time to visit Maracaibo (2.9/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 36°C (97°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 30°C (86°F) |
| Rainfall | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 12.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 2.8 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with 51 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Maracaibo in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Maracaibo weather in other months
Jan34°C / 24°C9 mmFairFeb35°C / 24°C8 mmFairMar36°C / 25°C18 mmFairApr36°C / 25°C46 mmFairMay36°C / 26°C97 mmPoorJun36°C / 26°C65 mmPoorJul37°C / 26°C39 mmFairAug37°C / 26°C57 mmPoorSep36°C / 26°C90 mmPoorOct34°C / 25°C123 mmPoorNov33°C / 25°C87 mmFairDec34°C / 24°C23 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit MaracaiboJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Lima26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Barquisimeto32°C · 73 mm
- Oranjestad28°C · 26 mm
- Willemstad28°C · 15 mm
- Barranquilla31°C · 167 mm
- Valencia33°C · 69 mm
- Kralendijk28°C · 19 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.