Climate of Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Point-value climate at Maracaibo (Zulia, Venezuela). Population approximately 2,072,000.
Located in Zulia, Venezuela, Maracaibo has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 2,072,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in August, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (March) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (October) — about 723 mm / 28.5 in across the year. Maracaibo is the capital of Zulia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maracaibo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, July, December.
Best time to visit Maracaibo →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.2°C82.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 28.4°C83.1°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| June | 28.7°C83.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.7°C83.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.9°C84°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 28.6°C83.5°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.4°C81.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maracaibo?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, July, December. Maracaibo's warmest month is August at an average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and its driest month is March with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Maracaibo?
Maracaibo, in Zulia, Venezuela, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 723 mm / 28.5 in, with the wettest month being October (148 mm / 5.8 in) and the driest March (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Maracaibo in August?
The average temperature in Maracaibo in August is 28.9°C / 84°F, with rainfall of about 58 mm / 2.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Maracaibo?
The driest month in Maracaibo is March, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Maracaibo?
The wettest month in Maracaibo is October, with approximately 148 mm / 5.8 in of average monthly rainfall.