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Cumaná weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Jan – Feb
Warmest month: Apr · 34°
Warmest sea: Sep · 28.2°
Sunshine a year: 2,670 h
Rain a year: 779 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC−4
Elevation: 19 m

Climate in Cumaná

Cumaná 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Cumaná is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cumaná

The best time to visit Cumaná is from January to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to May. From April to May and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is August with 146 mm.

Cumaná through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Cumaná in the dry season

Nov – Jun

Fair

32–34 °C by day
Sea 25 °C
7.4 h of sun a day
58 rainy days in all

Cumaná in the rainy season

Jul – Oct

Poor

32–33 °C by day
Sea 27 °C
7.2 h of sun a day
87 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Dec – May

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – May, Sep – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cumaná for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January – February

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Keep in mindPeak heatFrequent rain

Air temperature33°CNight 24°All months Sea temperature28.1°CwarmAll months Sunshine7.1h / dayof 11.9 h daylightAll months Rainy days22days / month106 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 27°
Midday, 13:00: about 33°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
Evening, 20:00: about 28°
Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:0518:00

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 05:52–06:33 · evening 17:31–18:13
Blue hour: Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:13–18:21

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.

October in Cumaná compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	33°	33°
Night-time low	24°	24°
Sea	28°	28°
Daylight	12.0 h	11.8 h

What is the weather like in Cumaná in October?

In October, Cumaná is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 106 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cumaná.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 55 min06:05 – 18:00
UV index: 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 64 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
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

Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent
Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Cumaná

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

January has the better holiday weather in Cumaná: score 63 against 25. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in January. January has 19 fewer rainy days.

October vs January, Cumaná
Month	October	January
Holiday weather score	25	63better
Daytime high	33°	32°
Night-time low	24°	22°
Sea	28.1°	24.7°
Sunshine	7.1 h	7.4 h
Rainy days	22	3better
Rainfall	106 mm	11 mmbetter
Muggy days	31	31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Cumaná month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

63January32° · Sea 25° · 7.4 h

In January, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in January

62February32° · Sea 24° · 7.5 h

In February, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in February

59March33° · Sea 24° · 7.7 h

In March, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in March

51April34° · Sea 25° · 7.5 h

In April, Cumaná is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in April

46May33° · Sea 25° · 7.3 h

In May, Cumaná is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in May

40June33° · Sea 26° · 7.1 h

In June, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in June

33July32° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h

In July, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 107 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in July

29August33° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h

In August, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 146 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in August

25September33° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h

In September, Cumaná is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 129 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in September

25October33° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h

Cumaná in October

31November33° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h

In November, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 81 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in November

55December32° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h

In December, Cumaná is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cumaná.

Cumaná in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cumaná

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 33°Night 24°Sea 28°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	63	32°	22°	24.7°	7.4 h	3	11
FebruaryFeb	62	32°	22°	24.1°	7.5 h	2	7
MarchMar	59	33°	23°	24.0°	7.7 h	3	17
AprilApr	51	34°	24°	24.5°	7.5 h	5	31
MayMay	46	33°	24°	25.3°	7.3 h	8	47
JuneJun	40	33°	24°	25.8°	7.1 h	13	70
JulyJul	33	32°	23°	26.0°	7.4 h	18	107
AugustAug	29	33°	24°	27.3°	7.2 h	24	146
SeptemberSep	25	33°	24°	28.2°	7.2 h	24	129
OctoberOct	25	33°	24°	28.1°	7.1 h	22	106
NovemberNov	31	33°	24°	27.5°	7.0 h	16	81
DecemberDec	55	32°	23°	26.1°	7.4 h	8	28

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

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Sea temperature

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Cumaná

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.1°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.3 – 29.2 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 28.1°8 in 10 years 27.3° – 29.2°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Cumaná ranges from 24.0 °C in March to 28.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 27.3 and 29.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	24.7°	23.9°	25.5°	pleasant
FebruaryFeb	24.1°	23.4°	24.9°	pleasant
MarchMar	24.0°	23.2°	24.8°	pleasant
AprilApr	24.5°	23.6°	25.3°	pleasant
MayMay	25.3°	23.9°	26.7°	pleasant
JuneJun	25.8°	24.9°	27.0°	pleasant
JulyJul	26.0°	25.2°	26.9°	warm
AugustAug	27.3°	26.5°	28.0°	warm
SeptemberSep	28.2°	27.3°	29.2°	warm
OctoberOct	28.1°	27.3°	29.2°	warm
NovemberNov	27.5°	26.5°	28.6°	warm
DecemberDec	26.1°	24.9°	27.0°	warm

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Cumaná

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.1 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 60 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Cumaná, 60 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Cumaná: 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.

OctoberRainy days 22Rainfall 106 mm

In October, Cumaná has about 22 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Cumaná

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 13).

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cumaná

How breezy and how cloudy Cumaná 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.

OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Cumaná typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – May.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 64 %Sunshine 7.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Cumaná: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cumaná

How often the day gets hot in Cumaná (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 33 °C

In October, it is hot in Cumaná every day, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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

Planning a trip to Cumaná

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Cumaná 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.

Cumaná has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during October half-term (score 25).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
53
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
45
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
30
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
October half-term
Oct
25
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
59
FairBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 9 h 15 min
Distance: 7,290 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.

Good to know: Venezuela

Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
Language: Spanish
Sockets: Type A, B · 120 V
Traffic: Drives on the right
Dialling code: +58
Emergency number: 911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Cumaná vs Ciudad Guayana

In October Ciudad Guayana has the better holiday weather (score 30 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Ciudad Guayana as in Cumaná.

Cumaná vs Ciudad Guayana, in October
in October	Cumaná	Ciudad Guayana
Holiday weather score	25	30
Daytime high	33°	33°
Sea	28°	no sea nearby
Sunshine	7 h	7 h
Rainy days	22	16
Best time	Jan – Feb	Jan

Through the year

OctoberCumaná 33°Ciudad Guayana 33°

CumanáCiudad Guayana

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Venezuela in October: the best places

In October, Cumaná ranks 7 of 8 destinations in this country.

Mérida28°51
2Caracas29°49
3Barquisimeto31°39
4Valencia32°31
5Ciudad Guayana33°30
6Maracay32°30
7CumanáThis page33°28°25
8Maracaibo34°30°15

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Frequently asked questions about Cumaná

When is the best time to visit Cumaná?

The best time to visit Cumaná is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Cumaná?

The sea temperature in Cumaná ranges from 24.0 °C in March to 28.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Cumaná in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Cumaná?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 32 °C.

When does it rain most in Cumaná?

The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is August with 146 mm. The driest month is February with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cumaná get?

Cumaná gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.7 hours a day; in November there are 7.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Cumaná in?

Cumaná is on UTC−4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Cumaná?

A nonstop flight from London to Cumaná takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,290 km.

Which school holidays are best for Cumaná?

Cumaná has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during October half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 45, summer holidays 30, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 59.