, with a dry period from January to April, but with rare and irregular rains even in the rest of the year. However, the wettest period is from October to December.
The city is the capital of the state of Falcón and is located in the northwest of Venezuela, at 11 degrees north latitude, near the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Just to the north is the Paraguaná peninsula, connected to the mainland by an isthmus. At the beginning of the isthmus lies the Médanos de Coro National Park, which is home to large sand dunes.
To the south of the city there is a small mountain range, the Sierra de Coro (or Sierra de Falcón), whose altitude reaches about 1,400 meters (4,600 feet).
and arid area due to the winds from the south, which blow from the northernmost part of the Andes, and which alternate with the trade winds coming from the east. Actually, a
, 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 strong winds and abundant rains here as well. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
32.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 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 of
24 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.5 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
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 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
25.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
33.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
9.1 mm, 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 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
26.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
25.5 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 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 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
26.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.4 °C, with a minimum of
26.1 °C and a maximum of
34.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
25.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.7 °C, with a minimum of
26.3 °C and a maximum of
35 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
25.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30.4 °C, with a minimum of
26.1 °C and a maximum of
34.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
25.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31 °C, with a minimum of
26.3 °C and a maximum of
35.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
24.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31 °C, with a minimum of
26.4 °C and a maximum of
35.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 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 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
22 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30.2 °C, with a minimum of
25.8 °C and a maximum of
34.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.4 °C, with a minimum of
25.3 °C and a maximum of
33.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.7 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.