, with a dry season from February to April and a rainy season from May to January. The wettest period is from June to November. From November to April, the north-east trade winds blow, but since we are close to the sea, in the first part, from November to January, the rains are still quite frequent, even though they gradually decrease, while in other areas of Venezuela it is already the dry season.
The city is located in the north of Venezuela, at 10 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, and is home to the Simón Bolívar International Airport, which serves the city of Caracas (located a few kilometers south, beyond the coastal range). A few kilometers to the east is the city of Caraballeda.
, which can sometimes affect the north coast of Venezuela, although more rarely than in the central and northern part of the Caribbean. However, it cannot be ruled out that a hurricane or tropical storm can bring strong winds and abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.1 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
24.5 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
25.1 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
32.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.