. Temperatures are high and fairly constant, although they increase slightly from April to September. The rains are irregular and distributed in the period May-November, with a decrease in July and a maximum in September-October, while from December to April is the dry season.
The city is the capital of the state of Zulia and is located in the northwest of Venezuela, at 10 degrees north latitude, on the strait that connects Lake Maracaibo, which is formed by fresh water, with the Gulf of Venezuela, which is part of the Caribbean Sea.
, due to the humidity of the lake and the fact that there are mountain ranges around it, although not very close. To the west we find the Sierra de Perijá, which marks the border with Colombia, while to the south-east we find the Cordillera de Mérida. However, from December to April there is a bit of wind which reduces the sensation of heat.
, 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.
The southwestern area of Lake Maracaibo, where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake, is one of the most prone to the formation of
in the world, although it must be said that many of them are formed between one cloud and another, without hitting the ground. Lightning strikes occur on average almost every second night.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.3 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.1 mm, 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 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
33.2 °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
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.7 °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
24.4 °C and a maximum of
33.4 °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 only
5.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.5 °C, with a minimum of
25.2 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °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
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 4 days.
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 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.5 °C, with a minimum of
25.4 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °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
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 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 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 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, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.7 °C, with a minimum of
25.3 °C and a maximum of
34.2 °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
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
25.5 °C and a maximum of
34.5 °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
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
25.4 °C and a maximum of
34.5 °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
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.4 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
33.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.8 °C, with a minimum of
24.6 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °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
115 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
24.5 °C and a maximum of
32.4 °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
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 5 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 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December, 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
23.7 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °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
15 mm, distributed over 2 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 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.