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Maracaibo weather forecast — today & tomorrow

31°

Clear sky

High: 35° · Low: 27° · Feels like 35°

Rain expected around 13:00.

Hourly forecast

Now · 31°
10:00 · 32°
11:00 · 33°
12:00 30% 35°
13:00 70% 34°
14:00 96% 33°
15:00 94% 33°
16:00 76% 33°
17:00 57% 33°
18:00 37% 31°
19:00 15% 30°
20:00 · 30°
21:00 · 31°
22:00 · 31°
23:00 2% 30°
00:00 2% 30°
01:00 1% 30°
02:00 · 29°
03:00 · 29°
04:00 · 29°
05:00 · 29°
06:00 · 28°
07:00 · 28°
08:00 · 29°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    41° / 31°
    Precipitation
    2 mm · 96%
    Wind
    21 km/h NE
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    6:35 / 19:10

Details

Air quality
25 Fair
PM2.5 9 · PM10 13

Maracaibo's Climate

Maracaibo sits in northwestern Venezuela, on the shore of Lake Maracaibo near the Gulf of Venezuela and just over ten degrees north of the equator, giving it a hot, muggy tropical climate almost year-round. Daytime temperatures usually reach 32–36°C with high humidity and little change from month to month. The dry season runs from December to April with strong sun and scant rain, while the wet season from May to November brings frequent showers and thunderstorms and feels more humid. The region is famous for the Catatumbo lightning where the river meets the lake, with storms flaring on most nights.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maracaibo?

The dry season from December to March is most comfortable: sunny with little rain, and though hot, easy for getting around and sightseeing.

When is Maracaibo hottest?

It is hot almost all year, peaking around July to September with daytime highs of 34–36°C and high humidity that makes it feel oppressive.

How long is the rainy season in Maracaibo?

The wet season runs from May to November, with the heaviest rain around August to October in afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.

What is the Catatumbo lightning near Maracaibo?

It is a near-continuous nighttime thunderstorm where the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo, famous as one of the most lightning-prone places on Earth.

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