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Valencia, Venezuela weather & best time to visit

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Valencia, Venezuela at a glance

Best time
Jan
Warmest month
Mar · 33°
Sunshine a year
2,050 h
Rain a year
1,257 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC−4
Elevation
547 m

Climate in Valencia, Venezuela

Valencia, Venezuela 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 August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Valencia, Venezuela is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Valencia, Venezuela

The best time to visit Valencia, Venezuela is in January. In March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 195 mm.

Valencia, Venezuela through the seasons

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

Valencia, Venezuela in the dry season

Nov – Apr

46

Fair

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 56 rainy days in all

Valencia, Venezuela in the rainy season

May – Oct

33

Poor

  • 31–32 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 150 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Valencia, Venezuela for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

31

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

06:2018:15

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 06:07–06:48 · evening 17:47–18:28
Blue hour
Morning 05:59–06:07 · evening 18:28–18:36

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 Valencia, Venezuela compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°32°
Night-time low21°21°
Daylight12.0 h11.8 h

What is the weather like in Valencia, Venezuela in October?

In October, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 142 mm. On about 28 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 55 min06:20 – 18:15
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
77 %on averageAll months
Hot days
28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
  • 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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Valencia, Venezuela

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

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January has the better holiday weather in Valencia, Venezuela: score 60 against 31. Daytime highs are about the same. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs January, Valencia, Venezuela
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score3160better
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low21°20°
Sunshine5.6 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days244better
Rainfall142 mm15 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Valencia, Venezuela month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

60January32° · 6.2 h

In January, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 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, January is a good month for a holiday in Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in January
58February32° · 6.2 h

In February, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in February
50March33° · 6.0 h

In March, Valencia, Venezuela is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in March
30April33° · 5.0 h

In April, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in April
25May32° · 4.9 h

In May, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 29 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in May
33June31° · 5.3 h

In June, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 25 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in June
36July31° · 5.5 h

In July, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 195 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in July
37August31° · 5.7 h

In August, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 168 mm. On about 22 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in August
33September31° · 5.9 h

In September, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 27 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in September
31October32° · 5.6 h

In October, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 142 mm. On about 28 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in October
29November32° · 5.4 h

In November, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 100 mm. On about 27 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 Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela in November
49December32° · 5.8 h

In December, Valencia, Venezuela is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 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, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Valencia, Venezuela.

Valencia, Venezuela 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 Valencia, Venezuela

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

  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (22°). 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 360 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 32°Night 21°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6032°20°6.2 h415
FebruaryFeb5832°20°6.2 h414
MarchMar5033°21°6.0 h523
AprilApr3033°22°5.0 h1492
MayMay2532°22°4.9 h21162
JuneJun3331°21°5.3 h24173
JulyJul3631°21°5.5 h27195
AugustAug3731°21°5.7 h27168
SeptemberSep3331°21°5.9 h26137
OctoberOct3132°21°5.6 h24142
NovemberNov2932°21°5.4 h20100
DecemberDec4932°20°5.8 h936

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

10.16° N, 68.00° W · 547 m · America/Caracas

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Valencia, Venezuela

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

Per year
2,050 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 6.2 h a day
Least sunshine
May · 4.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.6 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Valencia, Venezuela, 47 % 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

Rain in Valencia, Venezuela: 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.

Per year
1,257 mm on 206 days
Wettest month
Jul · 195 mm
Driest month
Feb · 14 mm
OctoberRainy days 24Rainfall 142 mm

In October, Valencia, Venezuela has about 24 rainy days with 142 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Valencia, Venezuela

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Valencia, Venezuela

How breezy and how cloudy Valencia, Venezuela 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.

Year average
11 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Valencia, Venezuela typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

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

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jan · 49 %
Cloudiest month
May · 85 %
OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 5.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Valencia, Venezuela: 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Valencia, Venezuela

How often the day gets hot in Valencia, Venezuela (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
321 days
Hottest month
Mar · 33 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Valencia, Venezuela has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Valencia, Venezuela

Weather for your travel dates

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

Valencia, Venezuela 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.

Valencia, Venezuela has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    37

    Poor

    • 31 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    31

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    55

    FairBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 40 min
Distance
7,580 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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Valencia vs Maracay

In October the holiday weather in Valencia and Maracay is about equally good (score 31 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Maracay as in Valencia.

Valencia vs Maracay, in October
in OctoberValenciaMaracay
Holiday weather score3130
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days2426
Best timeJanJan – Feb

Through the year

OctoberValencia 32°Maracay 32°
ValenciaMaracay
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Ranking

Venezuela in October: the best places

In October, Valencia ranks 4 of 8 destinations in this country.

  1. Mérida28°51
  2. 2Caracas29°49
  3. 3Barquisimeto31°39
  4. 4ValenciaThis page32°31
  5. 5Maracay32°30
  6. 6Ciudad Guayana33°30
  7. 7Cumaná33°28°25
  8. 8Maracaibo34°30°15
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Frequently asked questions about Valencia, Venezuela

When is the best time to visit Valencia, Venezuela?

The best time to visit Valencia, Venezuela is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Valencia, Venezuela?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in Valencia, Venezuela?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 195 mm. The driest month is February with 14 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Valencia, Venezuela get?

Valencia, Venezuela gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.2 hours a day; in May there are 4.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Valencia, Venezuela in?

Valencia, Venezuela is on UTC−4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Valencia, Venezuela?

A nonstop flight from London to Valencia, Venezuela takes about 9 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,580 km.

Which school holidays are best for Valencia, Venezuela?

Valencia, Venezuela has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 27, summer holidays 37, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 55.