Weather and climate in Barcelona (Venezuela)

The climate of Barcelona is tropical semi-arid, hot all year round, with constant temperatures. The rains are irregular and distributed in the period May-November, with a maximum from June to August, while from December to April is the dry season.
The city is the capital of the state of Anzoátegui and is located in the north of Venezuela, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The metropolitan area includes the cities of Puerto La Cruz, Lecheria and Guanta. To the north-east is the Mochima National Park, which includes a coastal area made up of bays and islands, as well as a hilly area covered with woods.
The city is on the edge of the trajectory of hurricanes, which can sometimes affect the north coast of Venezuela, although more rarely than in the central and northern part of the Caribbean. However, it cannot be ruled out that a hurricane or tropical storm can bring abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.
In any case, Barcelona is prone to flooding in the event of rains heavy and concentrated in a short time.

Barcelona - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 29.0 °C (84.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 630 millimeters (24.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 135 mm (5.3 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 25.5 °C (78 °F) in January, February, March to 28 °C (82 °F) in September, October, November. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 3110 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Barcelona - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.