December weather - Winter 2024 - Caracas, Venezuela

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

Panorama of the vast city of Caracas, Venezuela, with a distant scenic view of the mountains

Weather in December

December commences with a significant drop in rainfall to 88mm (3.46"), marking an end to the wet season. The usual warm temperatures coincide with the increased sunshine hours, creating an inviting atmosphere for outdoors and improved visibility. The increased cloud percentage along with a higher relative humidity results in significant cloud cover, making for a scenic city skyline. As winds escalate slightly to a speed of 8.2km/h (5.1mph), December emerges with distinct weather patterns. Caracas ends the year on a pleasant note, paving the way for a fresh new year of varied weather.

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 26.9 days. Throughout December, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 316.8 rainfall days, and 1992mm (78.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:16 -04.

Sunshine

November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Caracas. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Caracas, the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Caracas during December are 25°C (77°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Caracas, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Caracas, in December, during 26.9 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Caracas have in December?

The average day length in December is 11h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:16 -04.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Caracas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

25.5°C 77.9°F

25°C 77°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h 4.2mph

8.6km/h 5.3mph

9.4km/h 5.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

28.8

26.9

22.3

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.5

2.3

4.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average high temperature in December: 25°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25°C).

Average low temperature in December: 19.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and October (19.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average wind speed in December: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average rainfall in December: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (344mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (43mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average rainfall days in December: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (18.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average sunshine days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Caracas, Venezuela

Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (7km).

December weather forecast
Caracas, Venezuela

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