AI-generatedCaracas at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 1,112 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 887 m
Climate in Caracas
Caracas has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Caracas is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1618:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:03–06:44 · evening 17:42–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:23–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Caracas in October?
In October, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:16 – 18:10
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Caracas
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Caracas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Caracas, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Caracas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Caracas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Caracas has about 23 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Caracas
How breezy and how cloudy Caracas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Caracas typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Caracas: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Caracas
How often the day gets hot in Caracas (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Caracas has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Caracas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (18°), the warmest in October (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 217 days a year, mostly from April to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 26° | 18° | 6.2 h | 7 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 27° | 18° | 6.2 h | 6 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 28° | 19° | 6.2 h | 8 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 28° | 20° | 5.4 h | 16 | 114 |
| MayMay | 52 | 28° | 20° | 5.2 h | 21 | 141 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 27° | 20° | 5.6 h | 23 | 136 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 27° | 20° | 6.0 h | 25 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 27° | 20° | 5.9 h | 26 | 137 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 28° | 20° | 6.0 h | 23 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 28° | 20° | 5.6 h | 23 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 27° | 20° | 5.5 h | 19 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 26° | 19° | 5.8 h | 11 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
10.49° N, 66.88° W · 887 m · America/Caracas
Best time to visit Caracas
The best time to visit Caracas is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is May with 141 mm.
Caracas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Caracas in the dry season
Dec – Mar
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Caracas in the rainy season
Apr – Nov
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 177 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Caracas for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Caracas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Caracas: score 87 against 55. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 87better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 20° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Caracas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January26° · 6 h
In January, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in January87February27° · 6 h
In February, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in February76March28° · 6 h
In March, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in March54April28° · 5 h
In April, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 114 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in April52May28° · 5 h
In May, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 141 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in May59June27° · 6 h
In June, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in June60July27° · 6 h
In July, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in July58August27° · 6 h
In August, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in August54September28° · 6 h
In September, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in September55October28° · 6 h
In October, Caracas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in October58November27° · 6 h
In November, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 96 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Caracas.
Caracas in November75December26° · 6 h
In December, Caracas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 35 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Caracas.
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Caracas vs. Curaçao (Willemstad)
In October the holiday weather in Caracas and Curaçao (Willemstad) is about equally good (score 55 vs. 51). During the day Curaçao (Willemstad) is 1 °C warmer than Caracas. Curaçao (Willemstad) gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Caracas | Curaçao (Willemstad) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 21 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Jan – Sep |
Through the year
Venezuela in October: the best places
In October, Caracas ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- CaracasThis page28°55
- 2Maracaibo31°30°33
Planning a trip to Caracas
Weather for your travel dates
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Caracas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Caracas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Caracas
When is the best time to visit Caracas?
The best time to visit Caracas is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Caracas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Caracas?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is May with 141 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Caracas get?
Caracas gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.2 hours a day; in May there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Caracas in?
Caracas uses the time zone America/Caracas, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Caracas?
A nonstop flight from London to Caracas takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Caracas?
Caracas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 59, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 80.
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