Caracas

Caracas

Venezuela

Local time07:05 Sunrise06:16 Sunset18:07 Elevation920 m
Photo: Gabriela Camaton from Caracas, Venezuela · CC BY 2.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Caracas?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

15° 20° 25° 30° 60° 70° 80° 27° 17° Jan 27° 17° Feb 28° 18° Mar 29° 20° Apr 29° 21° May 28° 21° Jun 28° 20° Jul 28° 20° Aug 28° 20° Sep 28° 20° Oct 28° 20° Nov 27° 18° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

56 Jan 42 Feb 21 Mar 48 Apr 70 May 113 Jun 121 Jul 133 Aug 118 Sep 144 Oct 130 Nov 107 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 29° May
Coldest month 17° January
Wettest month 144mm October
Rain per year 1,103mm
Rainy days per year 93

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Caracaslacalota weather station, 7 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 26.6 °C 16.8 °C 56 mm 3.9 11.6 h
February 27.1 °C 17.2 °C 42 mm 2.9 11.8 h
March 28.1 °C 18.0 °C 21 mm 2.2 12.1 h
April 28.8 °C 19.5 °C 48 mm 4.3 12.4 h
May 28.9 °C 20.7 °C 70 mm 7.1 12.6 h
June 28.0 °C 20.5 °C 113 mm 11.0 12.7 h
July 27.5 °C 20.0 °C 121 mm 12.7 12.7 h
August 27.8 °C 20.3 °C 133 mm 12.2 12.5 h
September 28.3 °C 20.4 °C 118 mm 9.4 12.2 h
October 28.1 °C 20.3 °C 144 mm 11.1 11.9 h
November 27.6 °C 19.8 °C 130 mm 8.7 11.6 h
December 26.6 °C 18.1 °C 107 mm 7.0 11.5 h
For your trip

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What to pack

What to wear in Caracas

Day28 °C Night20 °C Rain144 mm

October in Caracas: hot, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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    Accessory Folding umbrella
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen
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    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer.

  • It is one of the wettest months, with 144 mm. Bring something waterproof.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Caracas

  • The weather is pleasant for walking around in January and February: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 27° to 29°.
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

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