Climate & Weather in Venezuela

Venezuela has in general a tropical, hot and humid climate, but the weather varies depending on the altitude. The climate is moderate in highlands and alpine in the higher parts of mountains.

The wet season is normally from May to November, but the geographical distribution of the rainfall varies from annual average of 43 cm / 17" in the west coast to 100 cm / 39" in the Orinoco delta.

Typical tropical climate is featured in the lowland areas, with altitude under 800 m / 2,600 ft. Temperatures range there from 26°C / 79°F to 28°C / 82°F. Moderate climate and temperatures from 12°C / 77°F and 25°C / 77°F are characteristic for the regions of the country which lie between 800 m / 2,600 ft and 2,000 m / 6,560 ft. Areas above 2,000 m / 6,560 ft have more alpine climate with average temperatures of 10°C / 50°F and below with possible snow in the highest parts.

The best time to tour Venezuela is during the driest months from December to May.

Weather Averages in Venezuela