Climate guide for Los Roques, Venezuela

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About Los Roques

Los Roques is a Caribbean national park of low coral cays north of Caracas, reached by light aircraft or boat and known for pale sand and shallow flats. Gran Roque holds the only village, airstrip and guesthouses, while Cayo de Agua, Madrisquí and Francisquí are the usual day stops for snorkelling and windsurfing. The driest, calmest weather runs from December to April; May to November is windier and wetter, and some guesthouses close.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target January, February, March — that is where comfort scores peak (9.7/10). November is the weakest month at 8.4/10.
02Weather & what to pack
January averages 27°C with 18 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target May — 9.6/10 with lighter demand than August.

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When to visit Los Roques: the short answer

Plan Los Roques for January, with February, March close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 27°C with 18 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, November is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.4/10.

Across the year Los Roques swings from 27°C in February to 29°C in October, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in April to 78 mm in November. In short, Los Roques is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 1.3 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: October (29°C). Coolest: February (27°C). Driest: April (3 mm). Wettest: November (78 mm).

Los Roques month by month

January: the best month of the year in Los Roques

Best window · 9.7/10

Days in January average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Los Roques at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

February ranks 2nd of 12 for Los Roques — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

Days in February average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Roques at 9.7/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

March ranks 3rd of 12 for Los Roques — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

March averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Roques (3rd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

April ranks 7th of 12 for Los Roques — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.6/10

Days in April average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Roques at 9.6/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

May in Los Roques — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)

Best window · 9.6/10

May averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Roques (8th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

June in Los Roques — one of the year's strongest windows (9th)

Best window · 9.6/10

Days in June average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Roques at 9.6/10 (9th of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

July is one of the strongest months in Los Roques (10th)

Best window · 9.6/10

Days in July average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 86% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Roques at 9.6/10 (10th of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August ranks 4th of 12 for Los Roques — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

August averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Roques (4th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September ranks 5th of 12 for Los Roques — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

September averages 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Roques (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October in Los Roques — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9.7/10

Days in October average 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Los Roques at 9.7/10 (6th of 12), just behind January at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

November holds up well in Los Roques — 12th best month

Good · 8.4/10

Days in November average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

December in Los Roques — one of the year's strongest windows (11th)

Best window · 8.9/10

December averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Roques (11th of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Los Roques, Venezuela?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Los Roques are January, February, March, August, September, October. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Los Roques year-round?
Los Roques has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in February to 29°C in October, with Ideal Weather scores between 8.4 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Los Roques?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Los Roques are November (8.4/10), December (8.9/10), April (9.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Los Roques?
November is the wettest month in Los Roques, averaging about 78 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Los Roques?
March sees the most sun in Los Roques, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Los Roques a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Los Roques is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, March, August, September, October) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Los Roques calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Los Roques: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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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