Country in South America

Venezuela Travel Guide

Venezuela travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 70°F now🕔 6:30 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December👥 28 million

Summary

Venezuela is a country in South America. Venezuela is a country in South America with its capital at Caracas. It has a population of about 28 million. The capital is Caracas.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Venezuela with overcast. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 67°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Venezuela is January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. The climate is temperate. April, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 62°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Venezuela today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Venezuela

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 10°28′50.2″N 66°54′13″W (10.4806, -66.9036)

Weather in Venezuela right now

☁️
70°F
Overcast · feels like 76°F
Humidity95%
Wind4 mph SSW
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover97%
Pressure918 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset6:43 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:31 AM, Aug 21 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 83° / 71°

Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌧️ 83° / 71°

Heavy drizzle · 100% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about Venezuela

TypeCountry
ContinentSouth America
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates10°28′50.2″N 66°54′13″W (10.4806, -66.9036)
CapitalCaracas
Population28.000.000
Area353.841 sq mi
ISO codeVE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3VEN
CurrencyVenezuelan bolivar (VES)
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+58
Time zoneAmerica/Caracas
Local time6:31 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December
ClimateTemperate

Best time to visit Venezuela

Go in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: April, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid April, October and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Venezuela?

Venezuela is a country in South America. Its coordinates are 10.4806, -66.9036. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Venezuela right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Venezuela?

January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Venezuela, which has a temperate climate. April, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Venezuela in?

Venezuela observes America/Caracas (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:31 AM.

How many people live in Venezuela?

Venezuela has a population of approximately 28 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 6:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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