Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
91°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Maracaibo
Venezuela · South America
Humid air is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
91°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 21 wet days, more than in most months.
67%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
77%May Heat feel
Warm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 97° and nights feel near 88°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
11%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 88°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Feels 94°F
Rain35%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday90°F
Feels 99°F
Rain47%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon88°F
Feels 95°F
Rain42%
Cloud89%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening84°F
Feels 91°F
Rain21%
Cloud89%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 76 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.2 | 72 |
| Feb | 91 | 77 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.5 | 69 |
| Mar | 92 | 78 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.4 | 70 |
| Apr | 92 | 79 | 2.8 | 12 | 10.3 | 74 |
| May | 91 | 79 | 6.6 | 21 | 9.2 | 78 |
| Jun | 91 | 80 | 4.5 | 19 | 9.9 | 78 |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 3.6 | 17 | 10.6 | 75 |
| Aug | 92 | 80 | 5.6 | 22 | 10.3 | 79 |
| Sep | 91 | 79 | 6.9 | 25 | 9.4 | 81 |
| Oct | 89 | 78 | 8.2 | 28 | 9.2 | 83 |
| Nov | 89 | 77 | 6.1 | 23 | 9.8 | 83 |
| Dec | 89 | 77 | 1.9 | 10 | 10.7 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology