AI-generatedMaracaibo at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 1,030 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Maracaibo
Maracaibo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while November is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Maracaibo is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:3518:29
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 06:22–07:03 · evening 18:01–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:22 · evening 18:42–18:50
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 Maracaibo in October?
In October, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min06:35 – 18:29
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Caracas
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Maracaibo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Maracaibo ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 29.9 °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 29.4 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.5° | 25.9° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.3° | 26.4° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 27.6° | 29.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.3° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.2° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Maracaibo
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 5.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Maracaibo, 43 % 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 Maracaibo
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 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 Maracaibo: 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, Maracaibo has about 26 rainy days with 201 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Maracaibo
How breezy and how cloudy Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Jan – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Maracaibo: mostly overcast, with about 5.1 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 and humidity in Maracaibo
How often the day gets hot in Maracaibo (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, Maracaibo has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maracaibo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. 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 (25°), the warmest in May (26°). 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) on about 364 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 32° | 25° | 26.9° | 8.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 33° | 25° | 26.5° | 8.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 33° | 25° | 26.6° | 7.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 33° | 26° | 27.3° | 5.9 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 28 | 32° | 26° | 28.4° | 5.2 h | 18 | 137 |
| JuneJun | 36 | 32° | 26° | 28.9° | 6.0 h | 15 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 33° | 26° | 28.6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 32° | 26° | 29.1° | 6.3 h | 17 | 120 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 32° | 26° | 29.9° | 5.6 h | 22 | 157 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 31° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.1 h | 26 | 201 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.6 h | 19 | 138 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 31° | 25° | 27.9° | 7.5 h | 6 | 28 |
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
10.64° N, 71.61° W · 0 m · America/Caracas
Best time to visit Maracaibo
The best time to visit Maracaibo is from December to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in July and from December to April. From February to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to June and from August to November; the wettest month is October with 201 mm.
Maracaibo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maracaibo in the dry season
Jul, Dec – Apr
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Maracaibo in the rainy season
May – Jun, Aug – Nov
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 115 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maracaibo for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Maracaibo
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 Maracaibo: score 65 against 33. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in January. January has 25 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 65better |
| Day high | 31° | 32° |
| Night low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.8° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 201 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul, Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Maracaibo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January32° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in January60February33° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Maracaibo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in February56March33° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Maracaibo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in March42April33° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In April, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in April28May32° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In May, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in May36June32° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in June40July33° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In July, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in July29August32° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 120 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in August29September32° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In September, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 157 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in September33October31° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in October39November30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
Maracaibo in November65December31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Maracaibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Maracaibo.
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Maracaibo vs. Aruba (Oranjestad)
In October Aruba (Oranjestad) has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 33). During the day Aruba (Oranjestad) is 2 °C cooler than Maracaibo. The sea in Aruba (Oranjestad) is 1 °C cooler. Aruba (Oranjestad) gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Maracaibo | Aruba (Oranjestad) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 19 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Jan – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Maracaibo
Weather for your travel dates
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Maracaibo 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.
Maracaibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 65) and its weakest during May half-term (score 30).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,780 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 Maracaibo
When is the best time to visit Maracaibo?
The best time to visit Maracaibo is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Maracaibo?
The sea temperature in Maracaibo ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 29.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Maracaibo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Maracaibo?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. November is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Maracaibo?
Rain is most frequent from May to June and from August to November; the wettest month is October with 201 mm. The driest month is February with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maracaibo get?
Maracaibo gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.4 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Maracaibo in?
Maracaibo uses the time zone America/Caracas, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maracaibo?
A nonstop flight from London to Maracaibo takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Maracaibo?
Maracaibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 65) and its weakest during May half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 65.
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