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Caracas in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Caracas in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Caracas in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Caracas;

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Caracas has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Caracas in January

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

The temperature in January is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Caracas warm or cold in January?

Caracas is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +63°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Caracas, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Caracas in January

Caracas weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+57°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
62 mm29 mm26 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%78%75%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
243
Cloudy days
61111
Rainy days
231614
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 4.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Caracas in January 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 January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Caracas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Caracas?

This is the weather in Caracas in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+80°F
2 January
☁️
+82°F
3 January
🌧️
+80°F
4 January
☁️
+81°F
5 January
☁️
+82°F
6 January
☁️
+84°F
7 January
☁️
+80°F
8 January
☁️
+83°F
9 January
☁️
+78°F
10 January
☁️
+79°F
11 January
☁️
+80°F
12 January
☁️
+83°F
13 January
☁️
+81°F
14 January
☀️
+81°F
15 January
☀️
+83°F
16 January
☁️
+82°F
17 January
☀️
+79°F
18 January
☀️
+78°F
19 January
☁️
+78°F
20 January
☁️
+78°F
21 January
☁️
+80°F
22 January
☁️
+82°F
23 January
☁️
+78°F
24 January
☁️
+79°F
25 January
☀️
+81°F
26 January
☀️
+80°F
27 January
☀️
+77°F
28 January
☀️
+78°F
29 January
☀️
+79°F
30 January
☁️
+80°F
31 January
☁️
+79°F
In January 2023 Caracas had 9 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 16 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Caracas?

January is a really good time to go to Caracas. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Caracas.

Can you sunbathe in Caracas in January?

January 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 January?

Caracas is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Caracas in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Caracas in January, 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.