December weather forecast
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Weather in December

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.

  • Caracas - December »
    January, February, June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Caracas, Venezuela. In Caracas in December, during 26.9 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Maracaibo - December »
    The months with the highest UV index in Maracaibo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Maracaibo, Venezuela, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
  • Valencia - December »
    With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Valencia. On the first day of December in Valencia sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:08.
  • Barquisimeto - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Barquisimeto is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight. In Barquisimeto in December, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Maracay - December »
    January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Maracay, Venezuela. 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, during December, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Barinas, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
  • Maturin - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Maturin, Venezuela, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight. December brings a close to the year in Maturin, Venezuela with a significant drop in rainfall to 47mm (1.85"), marking the arrival of the cooler season.
  • San Cristobal - December »
    In San Cristobal in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in San Cristobal is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
  • Merida - December »
    In Merida in December, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In Merida, in December, during 22.3 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Puerto Cabello - December »
    With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. In Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.

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