January weather forecast
Venezuela

January is one of the driest months in Venezuela, marking the middle of the dry season. It offers respite from the torrential rains that are characteristic of the wet season, making it an attractive period for tourists and locals who prefer outdoor activities.

In terms of temperature, January offers relatively comfortable climates. The average temperature across the country ranges from 24°C (75.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), with coastal regions typically experiencing the higher end of this range due to their proximity to the equator and the ocean. The highland regions, including the Andes Mountains, see cooler temperatures, typically averaging 20°C (68°F) during January.

Caracas, the capital city located in the northern part of the country, typically sees average temperatures of 20°C (68°F) in January. Despite its tropical location, the city's altitude provides it with a slightly cooler climate compared to coastal areas. The city also enjoys lower humidity levels during this time of the year due to the drier conditions.

In terms of rainfall, January typically receives less than 10mm (0.39") of precipitation nationwide, with most regions experiencing little to no rainfall. Compared to December, January continues the trend of dry, warm weather, while it is slightly cooler and drier than the upcoming month of February.

Maracaibo, one of the major cities located in the northwest in the Maracaibo lowlands, experiences a similar dry spell with minimal rainfall. The average temperature hovers around 28°C (82.4°F), making it one of the hotter locations in the country during January.

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• Caracas - January »
  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 January, during 22.3 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Maracaibo - January »
  Maracaibo witnesses its lowest temperatures during January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 32.3°C (90.1°F). January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Maracaibo.
• Valencia - January »
  In Valencia during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Valencia are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Barquisimeto - January »
  In Barquisimeto, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Barquisimeto.
• Maracay - January »
  On the first day of January in Maracay sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:20. In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
• Barinas - January »
  January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Barinas. In Barinas, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.
• Maturin - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Maturin are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Maturin in January, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• San Cristobal - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in San Cristobal are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 68%. The months with the most sunshine in San Cristobal are January, February and December, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.
• Merida - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Merida is January, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically collects 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. In Merida, Venezuela, in January, during 18.8 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Puerto Cabello - January »
  January is the month when Puerto Cabello sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and a low of 23.2°C (73.8°F). In Puerto Cabello, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.