The climate of San Antonio del Golfo
San Antonio del Golfo lies within the tropics of
Venezuela, identified by a tropical wet and dry climate or savanna under the Köppen climate classification, precisely named as 'Aw'. Throughout the year, the town experiences consistently warm temperatures with slight fluctuations. Humidity remains fairly constant throughout the months with values hovering around 80%. The area witnesses an extensive duration of daylight that varies slightly from 11.5 hours to 12.7 hours.
The monthly averages of atmospheric pressure indicate a fairly uniform distribution with minor deviations. The sea temperatures are typically high ranging from 26.1°C (79°F) to 29.1°C (84.4°F), providing warm coastal conditions ideal for water activities. Wind speeds show a varying pattern, drifting between 11.9km/h (7.4mph) to 21.1km/h (13.1mph). Maximum wind speed touches the peak at 22km/h (13.7mph) in
February.
Rainfall patterns are also noteworthy in San Antonio del Golfo. The town experiences an increasing trend of rainfall from February's 10mm (0.39") to a peak of 92mm (3.62") in
August, followed by a gradual decrease until
December. Additionally, the number of rainfall days increases from the beginning of the year, reaching the highest at 25.1 days in both
July and August. Consequently, cloud cover also intensifies during the wetter months.
The best time to visit San Antonio del Golfo
For warmer temperatures and clear skies,
December to
April is the ideal time frame. During these months, the sunshine lasts for about 9.4 hours to 11.4 hours daily. There is less rainfall with
February recording the lowest at 10mm (0.39") and fewer days of rainfall with February and
March counting an average of 10.3 and 12.9 days respectively. The sea temperatures are comfortable for swimming, lying between 26.1°C (79°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F).
The worst time to visit San Antonio del Golfo
June through
September makes the least desirable period for a visit to
San Antonio del Golfo due to increased rainfall. These months record the highest rainfall measurements, peaking in
August with 92mm (3.62") and increased number of rainfall days, reaching a maximum at 25.1 days in
July and August. During these months, the sunshine hours average around 9.3 hours to 9.1 hours.
Spring weather in San Antonio del Golfo
During Spring, from
March to
May, the temperatures in
San Antonio del Golfo range from 26.6°C (79.9°F) to 28.2°C (82.8°F). The sea temperatures become increasingly warmer, rising from 26.2°C (79.2°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F). Rainfalls begin to pick up with May recording 51mm (2.01") over around 20 rainfall days. Daylight and sunshine hours are plentiful with 12.1 hours to 12.6 hours and 9.5 hours to 11.4 hours respectively.
Summer weather in San Antonio del Golfo
Throughout summer, from
June to
August, there is high rainfall with
July recording the highest at 69mm (2.72") spread over 25.1 days. The temperatures remain fairly consistent, fluctuating slightly from 28°C (82.4°F) to 28.2°C (82.8°F). The sea temperatures peak during these months, reaching 28.5°C (83.3°F) in August. The daylight remains longer, averaging around 12.7 hours in June and July.
Autumn weather in San Antonio del Golfo
Autumn, from
September to
November, sees a gradual decrease in rainfall from 59mm (2.32") to 62mm (2.44"). The temperatures continue to remain consistent with values lying between 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 28.4°C (83.1°F). The sea temperatures start cooling down, drifting from 29.1°C (84.4°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F). Relatively less sunshine is witnessed during this period, with numbers sliding from 9.6 hours to 7.1 hours.
Winter weather in San Antonio del Golfo
During winter, from
December to
February, rainfall drops significantly to 14mm (0.55") in December, then further down to 10mm (0.39") in February. The temperatures range from 26.7°C (80.1°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F). The sea becomes cooler with temperatures falling to 26.6°C (79.9°F) in December before inching back up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in February. The daylight duration contracts slightly to 11.6 hours in December and 11.8 hours in February.
Weather in January
Weather in February
Weather in March
As
March arrives, the weather in
San Antonio del Golfo undergoes subtle shifts. Rainfall begins to climb, setting in motion a trend that persists for the next few months. The recorded rainfall for March is 12mm (0.47"), a noticeable increase from the lowest average of 10mm (0.39") in
February.
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Weather in April
April marks a definitive shift into a wetter season in
San Antonio del Golfo. The persistent rain showers drench the city with an average rainfall of 32mm (1.26"), more than double that of
March, indicating the onset of peak rainy months ahead.
Weather in April » Weather in May
In
May, weather scenarios in
San Antonio del Golfo change drastically. The city experiences increased rainfall escalating to 51mm (2.01") from 32mm (1.26") in
April, paving the way for a wetter environment. Along with rising humidity levels, the cloud cover also thickens, providing a respite from the increasing temperatures.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June confines the city of
San Antonio del Golfo in sheets of rain, as it registers the highest rainfall for the year at 59mm (2.32"). This increase from 51mm (2.01") in
May paired with consistent humidity creates an air of moist warmth enveloping the city.
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Weather in July
July greets
San Antonio del Golfo with a slight relief from the prevalent rain showers. After the maximum rainfall of 59mm (2.32") in
June, July's rainfall is recorded at 69mm (2.72"), marking a transition towards the diminishing end of the rain-heavy months.
Weather in July » Weather in August
In
August, the weather in
San Antonio del Golfo takes an interesting turn. While the rainfall climbs to its highest point for the year at 92mm (3.62"), this is also the perceived end of the monsoon spell. The otherwise calm wind speed picks up, leading to a pleasant breeze that softly brushes against the city.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September in
San Antonio del Golfo brings a welcome change in the weather. The rainfall decreases drastically from 92mm (3.62") in
August to 59mm (2.32"), marking the end of the peak rainy season. While a slight downturn in humidity and wind speed goes unnoticed, the drop in rain level significantly affects the overall weather experience.
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Weather in October
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is also a moderately hot month in
San Antonio del Golfo,
Venezuela, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 28.4°C (83.1°F). San Antonio del Golfo's November reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.4°C (83.1°F), exhibiting a minor difference from
October.
Weather in November »Weather in December
Ending the year in
San Antonio del Golfo,
December features a radical reduction in rainfall, dropping down to 23mm (0.91") from the 66mm (2.6") recorded in
October. This brings a massive relief from the heavy downpours experienced during the middle months of the year.
Weather in December » [Resources]