Maracaibo weather
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. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
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.
Maracaibo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Maracaibo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo?
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 Maracaibo?
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 Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo?
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.
Maracaibo 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