December weather forecast
Venezuela

In December, Venezuela fully enters its dry season, characterized by substantially reduced rainfall, lower humidity, and continued warm temperatures. The month typically experiences the driest conditions of the year, which significantly affect the country's landscapes and ecosystems.

The average national temperature in December ranges between 24°C (75.2°F) and 28°C (82.4°F), following the pattern observed throughout the year. Coastal regions and plains, including Maracaibo and Los Llanos, experience slightly warmer temperatures, averaging 30°C (86°F).

In contrast, the high-altitude Andes Mountains maintain cooler temperatures due to the altitude. Here, temperatures generally average between 21°C (69.8°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). Caracas, in the northern mountainous region, experiences similar mild temperatures around 23°C (73.4°F) in December.

Rainfall in December is considerably lower compared to other months, as the dry season takes hold. Typical precipitation values range from 10mm (0.39") to 50mm (1.97"), depending on the region, with coastal and Andean areas receiving slightly more rainfall than the interior plains.

The reduction in rainfall leads to extended periods of sunshine throughout December. The mornings are usually clear, providing ample opportunity for outdoor activities, and the afternoon showers common during the wet season are infrequent.

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• Caracas - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Caracas are January, February, June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index in Caracas are January, February, June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Maracaibo - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Maracaibo. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Maracaibo.
• Valencia - December »
  In Valencia during December, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. In Valencia, during December, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
• Barquisimeto - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Barquisimeto is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
• Maracay - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Maracay, Venezuela, is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. In Maracay during December, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
• Barinas - December »
  In Barinas in December, during 18.1 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Barinas in December, during 18.1 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Maturin - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Maturin are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%. In Maturin during December, the rain falls for 26.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.
• San Cristobal - December »
  In San Cristobal, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in San Cristobal is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
• Merida - December »
  In Merida, during December, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. On the first day of December in Merida sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:23.
• Puerto Cabello - December »
  In Puerto Cabello in December, during 13 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.