October weather forecast
Venezuela

October in Venezuela signals the transition from the wet season to the dry season. While the rainfall remains substantial, it starts to decrease, and humidity levels gradually lower. The temperature remains warm, consistent with the country's tropical climate.

National average temperatures in October range between 24°C (75.2°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), mirroring the pattern observed in previous months. In the coastal city of Maracaibo and the plains region of Los Llanos, the average temperatures slightly surpass this range, reaching around 30°C (86°F).

In the Andes Mountains, the higher altitude leads to cooler temperatures, generally averaging between 21°C (69.8°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). Caracas, located in a mountainous region, experiences similar average temperatures around 23°C (73.4°F).

As the transition month, October sees a reduction in rainfall compared to September, with precipitation ranging between 60mm (2.36") and 150mm (5.91"), depending on the region. Coastal and Andean areas still receive more rainfall compared to the interior plains.

Despite the relatively high amount of rainfall, periods of sunshine become more frequent in October, particularly during the morning hours. This change provides more opportunities for outdoor activities before the afternoon showers, which gradually decrease as the month progresses.

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• Caracas - October »
  In Caracas during October, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 344mm (13.54") of precipitation. October is the month with the most rainfall in Caracas, Venezuela.
• Maracaibo - October »
  In October, rainfall in Maracaibo peaks at 133mm (5.24"), making it the wettest month of the year. October is the month with the most rainfall in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
• Valencia - October »
  On the first day of October in Valencia sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:22. On the first day of October in Valencia, Venezuela, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:22.
• Barquisimeto - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, is October, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. In Barquisimeto during October, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.
• Maracay - October »
  In Maracay, in October, during 27.9 rainfall days, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maracay, during October, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.
• Barinas - October »
  October in Barinas, Venezuela continues the trend of gradually dwindling rainfall, despite experiencing an increase to 142mm (5.59"). In Barinas, during October, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation.
• Maturin - October »
  In Maturin during October, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation. October in Maturin, Venezuela marks a faint departure from the feverish rain of the past few months as it drops to 92mm (3.62").
• San Cristobal - October »
  In San Cristobal during October, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. January, May through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal, Venezuela.
• Merida - October »
  In Merida in October, during 29.1 rainfall days, 311mm (12.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of October, in Merida sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:22 -04.
• Puerto Cabello - October »
  September and October, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Puerto Cabello. In Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, in October, the average water temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F).