Caracas weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Mar. Caracas sits 894 m (2,933 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 78%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–MarOff season Jun–Oct
About Caracas weather
Is it raining in Caracas right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 27° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Caracas this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Caracas lately?
In the past 7 days, Caracas had 5 rainy days and 20.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Caracas?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Caracas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Caracas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Caracas is Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in January to 29°C (83°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Caracas?
August is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Caracas?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Caracas have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
How warm is the sea in Caracas?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in February at about 26°C (78°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Caracas weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months