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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Maracaibo Climate

Maracaibo is a city in Venezuela (23) with a population of about 1,752,602. Its average annual temperature is 28°C (82°F), with roughly 905 mm of rain per year.

28°C

Avg Temp

905

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Maracaibo Climate

Maracaibo has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F) and receives about 905 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

28°C

Avg Temp

905

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Maracaibo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°69 mm
February27° / 81°31 mm
March28° / 82°16 mm
April28° / 83°34 mm
May28° / 83°57 mm
June29° / 84°108 mm
July29° / 84°50 mm
August29° / 84°59 mm
September29° / 83°99 mm
October28° / 82°117 mm
November28° / 82°139 mm
December27° / 81°126 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Maracaibo

The most comfortable months to visit Maracaibo are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Maracaibo are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Maracaibo, Venezuela has an average annual temperature of 28°C and about 905 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Maracaibo average about 33°C (92°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.