, slightly tempered by the altitude, with a dry season from December to April and a rainy season from May to November.
During the day, temperatures are high all year round, but especially from February to April, before the rains, even though the humidity is lower than in the rainy period.
The city is located in the north of Venezuela, at 450 meters (1,475 feet) above sea level, and is the capital of the state of Guárico. Caracas is located 75 km (46 mi) to the northeast.
Near the city there are hills, while to the north and west there are mountains that exceed 1,500 meters (4,900 feet).
, 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24,5 °C, with a minimum of
16,7 °C and a maximum of
32,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
6,6 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25,7 °C, with a minimum of
18,1 °C and a maximum of
33,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
7,2 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26,7 °C, with a minimum of
19,2 °C and a maximum of
34,1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
7,1 kph.
April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27,4 °C, with a minimum of
21,2 °C and a maximum of
33,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
6,4 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
21,6 °C and a maximum of
32,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
6,1 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,8 °C, with a minimum of
20,9 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5,8 kph.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,4 °C, with a minimum of
20,3 °C and a maximum of
30,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5,5 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,5 °C, with a minimum of
20,5 °C and a maximum of
30,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,4 °C, with a minimum of
20,1 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
165 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4,8 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25,5 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4,4 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25,2 °C, with a minimum of
19,2 °C and a maximum of
31,2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
4,7 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24,6 °C, with a minimum of
17,6 °C and a maximum of
31,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
5,4 kph.