The climate of San Fernando de Apure
San Fernando de Apure,
Venezuela, bears the characteristics of the Köppen climate classification Aw. This type of climate is commonly referred to as a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. Its position near the equator provides fairly uniform temperature patterns, varying between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 35.2°C (95.4°F), with only minor fluctuations throughout the year.
The town's monthly average humidity varies from 65% to 82%, with lower levels often observed during the first quarter of the year, slowly transitioning to higher levels towards
June, then gradually declining again towards the year's end. Sunshine hours are typically substantial, peaking at about 9.8 hours per day in
February and dipping to a low of 5.4 hours daily by June.
Rainfall in San Fernando de Apure presents a distinct pattern: a considered dry season from
January to
March experiences only 1mm (0.04") to 6mm (0.24") of rain over one to two days per month. Conversely, the town receives its highest quantities of rain between
May and
August - up to 276mm (10.87") over 24 days a month, representing the wet season.
The best time to visit San Fernando de Apure
Those planning to visit
San Fernando de Apure should consider the period between
January and
March. This is the period when rainfall totals are the lowest, averaging between 1mm (0.04") and 6mm (0.24"), while the town enjoys an average maximum temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F).
These months also offer the town's highest number of sunshine hours - around 9.5 to 9.8 hours daily. Relative humidity at this time tends to be lower, providing more comfortable conditions.
The worst time to visit San Fernando de Apure
The period from
May to
August can be challenging for visitors unused to intense rainfall and high humidity. These months represent the wet season when
San Fernando de Apure experiences the highest rainfall totals, culminating in 276mm (10.87") in
July.
Relative humidity also peaks in this period, ranging from 80% to 82%, also potentially contributing to discomfort for some visitors.
Spring weather in San Fernando de Apure
Spring, which extends from
March to
May in
San Fernando de Apure, sees the onset of the wet season. Even so, the earlier part of spring maintains relatively low rainfall totals.
In March, temperatures range from 23.8°C (74.8°F) to 35.2°C (95.4°F), with a slight dip to between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 34.8°C (94.6°F) come May. By May, the rainfall significantly increases to 167mm (6.57").
Summer weather in San Fernando de Apure
June through
August marks the middle of the wet season in
San Fernando de Apure. In these months, rainfall reaches its height, up to 276mm (10.87") in
July.
Humidity ranges from 80% to 82%, and temperatures vary little, with the low temperature at 23°C (73.4°F) and the high temperature peaking at 30.6°C (87.1°F). Despite being the wet season, sunlight remains steady around 5.4 to 5.7 hours daily.
Autumn weather in San Fernando de Apure
The period between
September and
November signifies autumn in
San Fernando de Apure. Despite being the tail end of the wet season, rainfall totals decrease to between 99mm (3.9") and 172mm (6.77") over 11 to 16 days monthly.
Temperatures remain fairly constant, ranging from 23.6°C (74.5°F) to 32.1°C (89.8°F), while relative humidity also slightly decreases compared to the summer months.
Winter weather in San Fernando de Apure
December to
February, the winter months in
San Fernando de Apure, actually deliver the most favorable climatic conditions of the year.
Temperatures are still high, with minima varying from 21.9°C (71.4°F) to 22.7°C (72.9°F) and maxima moving from 33.1°C (91.6°F) to 34.2°C (93.6°F), while rainfall is at its lowest - less than 5mm (0.2") in
January and February. With 9.5 to 9.8 sunshine hours per day, these months embody the dry season in this tropical savanna climate.
Weather in January
During
January,
San Fernando de Apure,
Venezuela, begins the year with moderate warmth. A typical day sees a maximum temperature of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a minimum of 21.9°C (71.4°F). While the heat of the day is notable, humidity levels are also elevated, contributing to the feeling of noticeable warmth.
Weather in January »Weather in February
February continues the trend of slightly increasing heat, as the minimum temperature rises to 22.7°C (72.9°F) and the maximum temperature reaches 34.2°C (93.6°F). This month experiences lower humidity than
January and enjoys an additional 0.3 hours of sunshine each day, making for rather pleasant weather conditions throughout.
Weather in February » Weather in March
The climate in
San Fernando de Apure sees further escalation in
March, with minimum and maximum temperatures rising to 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 35.2°C (95.4°F), respectively. Despite a reduced average of sunlight hours, for a slight decrease of 0.6 hours compared to
February, the lengthier daylight hours extend from 11.9 hours to 12.1 hours daily.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April stands out for its dramatic increase in rainfall in
San Fernando de Apure, where it increases dramatically to 72mm (2.83") over five days from a mere 6mm (0.24") over one day in
March. Subsequently, the relative humidity also spikes to 66%.
Weather in April » Weather in May
By the time we reach
May, rainfall is at its utmost, with an average of 167mm (6.57") falling over approximately 13 days in
San Fernando de Apure. The area becomes significantly humid, but the temperatures do not climb any higher, maintaining an average of 32.5°C (90.5°F) at the height of the day and 23.7°C (74.7°F) at night.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June is the peak of rainfall in
San Fernando de Apure, with an average precipitation reaching 243mm (9.57") over approximately 20 days. However, these showers do not result in any temperature dip, with temperatures remaining consistent at 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 23°C (73.4°F) for maximum and minimum levels, respectively.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
The month of
July experiences a slight reduction in rainfall, receiving an average of 276mm (10.87") over 24 days. That said,
San Fernando de Apure continues to endure high humidity levels, which peak at 81.5%. The temperatures remain relatively constant from the previous month.
Weather in July »Weather in August
In
August,
San Fernando de Apure sees rainfall decrease slightly to 255mm (10.04") distributed over 21 days. The city experiences cooler maximum temperatures of 30.3°C (86.5°F), although the humidity remains high at an average of 82%, the highest for the year.
Weather in August »Weather in September
Weather in October
In terms of weather,
October stands as an excellent month for visitors to experience
San Fernando de Apure’s charm unmarred by heavy rains. There's a dramatic reduction in rainfall levels to an average of 99mm (3.9"), falling over approximately 11 days.
Weather in October »Weather in November
The month of
November sees
San Fernando de Apure heading towards the end of the year with a continued decrease in rainfall, to an average of 44mm (1.73") spread across six days. Temperatures continue their steady rise, and the reduction in rainfall contributes to a drier environment noticeably less humid than the previous months.
Weather in November »Weather in December
Rounding up the final month of the year,
December in
San Fernando de Apure replicates the weather of
January. It is one of the driest months, with average rainfall dropping to 10mm (0.39") over approximately two days. The increased sunshine accentuates the city's beauty, making it an excellent time for sightseeing.
Weather in December »