Zulia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zulia, Venezuela. Like most weather services, we show Zulia at one spot: Maracaibo, its largest city. At 5:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (7.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 73%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (7.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season May–Oct
About Maracaibo weather
Is it raining in Maracaibo right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (7.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Maracaibo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Maracaibo lately?
In the past 7 days, Maracaibo had 7 rainy days and 51.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Maracaibo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Zulia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zulia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zulia is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 32°C (90°F) in November to 36°C (96°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Zulia?
October is the wettest month, with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Zulia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (96°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Zulia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 134 mm (5.3 in).
How warm is the sea in Zulia?
The sea is warmest in September at about 33°C (91°F) and coolest in February at about 30°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Zulia weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Maracaibo), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Zulia
Weather can differ a lot within Zulia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 678 mm |
| Cabimas | Dec–Feb | None | 33–36°C | 705 mm |
| Ciudad Ojeda | Dec–Feb | None | 31–34°C | 874 mm |
| Machiques | Dec–Feb | None | 31–35°C | 780 mm |
| San Carlos del Zulia | Jan–Feb | None | 30–34°C | 1,113 mm |
| La Concepción | Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 678 mm |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | Dec–Feb | None | 33–36°C | 705 mm |
| Concepción | Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 678 mm |
| La Villa del Rosario | Dec–Mar | None | 28–31°C | 690 mm |
| San Timoteo | Dec–Feb | None | 31–34°C | 874 mm |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | Dec–Mar | None | 31–34°C | 600 mm |
| Mene Grande | Dec–Feb | None | 31–35°C | 877 mm |