Best Time to Visit Caracas, Capital, Venezuela
Caracas is at its sunniest and driest in January–April.
The best time to visit Caracas for sunny, dry weather is January–April — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in January to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in May, with rainfall from 22 mm / 0.9 in (March) to 118 mm / 4.6 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Caracas, Capital, Venezuela's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Caracas's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2°C66.6°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.4°C66.9°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.1°C68.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.1°C70°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caracas?
The best time to visit Caracas for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 21.6°C / 70.9°F, and the driest is March with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Caracas's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Caracas?
The rainy season at Caracas, Capital runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 101 mm / 4 in. The wettest single month is October (118 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the driest month in Caracas?
The driest month in Caracas is March, averaging about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.1°C / 68.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Caracas?
The least comfortable months for travel to Caracas — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, August, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 118 mm / 4.6 in in October, and the coldest month averages 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
Is Caracas climate different from Venezuela overall?
Yes, usually. Our Caracas figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Venezuela figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Caracas specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.