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Caracas in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Caracas in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Caracas in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 135 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
135 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Caracas has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Caracas in May

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

The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +19°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +28°C.

Is Caracas warm or cold in May?

Caracas is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +20°C.

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

May is one of the warmest months in Caracas, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Caracas in May

Caracas weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+15°C+16°C+16°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+33°C+32°C
Rainfall
113 mm135 mm113 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%78%79%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
754
Rainy days
232424
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 113 mm to 135 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Caracas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 229 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May 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 May in Caracas?

This is the weather in Caracas in May 2023:
1 May
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+31°C
2 May
☀️
+32°C
3 May
☀️
+31°C
4 May
☀️
+31°C
5 May
☁️
+32°C
6 May
☁️
+29°C
7 May
☁️
+31°C
8 May
☁️
+31°C
9 May
☁️
+30°C
10 May
☁️
+32°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☁️
+28°C
14 May
🌧️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+31°C
16 May
☁️
+30°C
17 May
☁️
+30°C
18 May
☁️
+31°C
19 May
☁️
+30°C
20 May
☁️
+29°C
21 May
🌧️
+27°C
22 May
🌧️
+27°C
23 May
☁️
+29°C
24 May
☁️
+29°C
25 May
🌧️
+27°C
26 May
☁️
+30°C
27 May
☁️
+31°C
28 May
🌧️
+27°C
29 May
☁️
+28°C
30 May
🌧️
+26°C
31 May
☁️
+28°C
In May 2023 Caracas had 3 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Caracas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2015 (+29°C). 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Caracas?

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

Can you sunbathe in Caracas in May?

May 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 May?

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

Is it sunny in Caracas in May?

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