When is the best time to visit Venezuela?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Angel Falls: January & February; Canaima: January; Los Roques: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Venezuela?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Venezuela, the strongest months are January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Venezuela does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Venezuela: Angel Falls, Canaima, Los Roques.

How are the Venezuela travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Venezuela: Weather by Month

01 · Venezuela

About Venezuela

On the northern edge of South America, Venezuela combines Caribbean coastline and islands with the Andes in the west and the Orinoco plains and Amazon rainforest to the south. Merida is the Andean base for cable cars and walking, the tepui country of Canaima holds Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, and Los Roques is the best known of the offshore archipelagos. The drier months from December to March suit the coast and islands, while the southern lowlands stay hot.

Did you know?

Venezuela holds Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, at 979 metres.
The country has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.
Los Roques and Margarita island are its best-known Caribbean destinations.

Weather

Venezuela: weather by month

Warmest month: September (27°C). Wettest: June (160 mm). Best overall score: January (8.2/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	25°C	19 mm	23	8.2/10
February	26°C	17 mm	22	8.0/10
March	26°C	33 mm	26	7.8/10
April	27°C	56 mm	24	7.1/10
May	26°C	145 mm	23	5.4/10
June	25°C	160 mm	22	5.4/10
July	25°C	119 mm	25	5.9/10
August	26°C	60 mm	28	6.9/10
September	27°C	37 mm	28	7.1/10
October	27°C	43 mm	26	6.9/10
November	27°C	55 mm	20	6.6/10
December	26°C	47 mm	20	7.1/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are January, February, March: January peaks at 8.2/10, while June drops to 5.4/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 25°C and 19 mm of rain shape a typical January here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Book early for January, the busiest stretch; April is the value window at 7.1/10.

Things to do in Venezuela

Venezuela. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Venezuela?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Angel Falls: January & February; Canaima: January; Los Roques: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Venezuela?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Venezuela, the strongest months are January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Venezuela does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Venezuela: Angel Falls, Canaima, Los Roques.
How are the Venezuela travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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