Zulia weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Zulia: highs of 33°C (92°F) and about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 29% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (86°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 34°C (93°F) and 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Maracaibo, the largest city in Zulia. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Zulia?
best month Weather score 84/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Zulia.
Does it rain a lot in Zulia in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 7 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Zulia in January?
Days average 33°C (92°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Zulia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 mm | 29% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| February | 34°C (93°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm | 29% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| March | 34°C (94°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 21 mm | 48% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| April | 35°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 44 mm | 70% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| May | 35°C (94°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 100 mm | 75% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 35°C (96°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm | 67% | 32°C (90°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 36°C (96°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 43 mm | 63% | 32°C (90°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 36°C (96°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm | 65% | 33°C (91°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 35°C (94°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 89 mm | 69% | 33°C (91°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 134 mm | 73% | 32°C (90°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 83 mm | 64% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| December | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm | 41% | 30°C (87°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Zulia in January
Weather can differ a lot within Zulia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Cabimas | 34°C (94°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Machiques | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 41 mm | best |
| La Concepción | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 34°C (94°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Concepción | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 mm | best |
| La Villa del Rosario | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 6 mm | best |
| San Timoteo | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Mene Grande | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 24 mm | best |