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Caracas in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Caracas in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Caracas in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Caracas in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Caracas has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Caracas in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Caracas for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +66°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +82°F.

Is Caracas warm or cold in December?

Caracas is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Caracas, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Caracas in December

Caracas weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+55°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+88°F+90°F
Rainfall
163 mm62 mm29 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
85%82%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
024
Cloudy days
2611
Rainy days
262316
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 163 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 0 to 2.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Caracas in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Caracas is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Caracas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Caracas wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 217 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Caracas?

This is the weather in Caracas in December 2023:
1 December
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+85°F
2 December
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+82°F
3 December
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+86°F
4 December
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+82°F
5 December
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+84°F
6 December
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+81°F
7 December
☁️
+85°F
8 December
☁️
+80°F
9 December
☁️
+83°F
10 December
☀️
+82°F
11 December
☀️
+84°F
12 December
☀️
+85°F
13 December
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+81°F
14 December
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+82°F
15 December
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+83°F
16 December
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+83°F
17 December
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+84°F
18 December
☀️
+85°F
19 December
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+82°F
20 December
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+84°F
21 December
☀️
+83°F
22 December
☁️
+82°F
23 December
☁️
+86°F
24 December
☁️
+83°F
25 December
☁️
+85°F
26 December
☁️
+86°F
27 December
☁️
+84°F
28 December
☁️
+87°F
29 December
🌧️
+84°F
30 December
☁️
+85°F
31 December
🌧️
+82°F
In December 2023 Caracas had 8 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Caracas climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Caracas in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+79°F) and the highest in 2015 (+85°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 497 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2554 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Caracas in December:

Is December a good time to visit Caracas?

It’s always a good time to visit Caracas, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Caracas in December?

December is warm in Caracas. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Caracas rainy in December?

Caracas is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Caracas in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Caracas in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Caracas

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Caracas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.