May weather forecast
Caracas, Venezuela

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

Weather in May

Caracas weather in May shifts into a more prominent wet season, evidenced by rainfall amounting to as high as 216mm (8.5"). Despite this, temperatures remain fairly stable with negligible changes from previous months, providing ample warm weather throughout the day. Moreover, May boasts the longest daylight at 12.6 hours among the first five months, along with a slight reduction in sunshine hours. Under the persistent high humidity and pressure, city dwellers experience a general drop in wind speeds, indicating less windy days. The city, under extensive cloud cover, navigates through these conditions in its stride, successfully embracing the wet season dynamics.

Temperature

Caracas, Venezuela, logs a shift to a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F) as the average high temperature in May, the same as April. During May, Caracas records an average temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) at night.

Humidity

In Caracas, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Caracas, Venezuela, during May, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation. In Caracas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 316.8 days and collects up to 1992mm (78.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Caracas, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

In Caracas, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:46 -04.

Sunshine

In Caracas, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Caracas?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Caracas, is 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Caracas?

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

How many days does it rain in May in Caracas?

In Caracas, Venezuela, during May, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Caracas?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Caracas?

In May, the average day length in Caracas is 12h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Caracas?

On the first day of May in Caracas, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:46 -04.

How many hours of sunshine does Caracas have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Caracas is 6.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Caracas?

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Caracas?

In Caracas, Venezuela, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average temperature in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.3°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 May: 19.7°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).

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Average pressure in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average pressure in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

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

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Average wind speed in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average wind speed in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/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).

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Average humidity in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average humidity in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average humidity in May: 86%

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

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Average rainfall in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average rainfall in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average rainfall in May: 216mm

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

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Average rainfall days in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average rainfall days in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average rainfall days in May: 27 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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average snowfall days in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average snowfall days in May: 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

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 May: 6h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average sunshine days in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.4 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).

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Average UV index in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average UV index in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average cloud cover in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average cloud cover in May: 59

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

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Average visibility in May
Caracas, Venezuela

Average visibility in May - Caracas, Venezuela
  • Average visibility in May: 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).

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