Cumaná climate
Cumaná (Venezuela) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 837 mm33 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Cumaná climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2883 | 2374 | 2679 | 341.3 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2374 | 2679 | 140.5 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2475 | 2680 | 240.9 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2576 | 2781 | 241.0 |
| May | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 491.9 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2577 | 2882 | 943.7 |
| Jul | 3085 | 2577 | 2781 | 1094.3 |
| Aug | 3086 | 2679 | 2883 | 1204.7 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2680 | 2983 | 1244.9 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2679 | 2883 | 903.5 |
| Nov | 3086 | 2679 | 2882 | 893.5 |
| Dec | 2984 | 2576 | 2780 | 672.6 |
| Year | 3187 | 2374 | 2781 | 83733 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 48% | 5.5 | 11:34 |
| Feb | 77% | 46% | 6.1 | 11:47 |
| Mar | 75% | 52% | 6.4 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 75% | 63% | 6.2 | 12:21 |
| May | 76% | 68% | 6.0 | 12:36 |
| Jun | 79% | 70% | 5.8 | 12:44 |
| Jul | 81% | 65% | 5.9 | 12:41 |
| Aug | 80% | 62% | 6.1 | 12:28 |
| Sep | 78% | 63% | 6.1 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 79% | 64% | 5.8 | 11:53 |
| Nov | 80% | 62% | 5.3 | 11:38 |
| Dec | 81% | 53% | 5.1 | 11:31 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Cumaná is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 26 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.7 °C4.9 °F.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 837 mm33 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February. The wettest month is September (124 mm4.9 in), the driest is February (14 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in April to 81% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in September to 20 km/h (12 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in December to 12.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Cumaná
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January–April: average highs of 28 °C83 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 14 mm0.5 in to 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F and humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Cumaná
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 3085 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2577 to 26 °C80 °F, about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–May) — highs 2883 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C77 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Cumaná compares
Compared with Barcelona, about 66 km to the southwest, Cumaná is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler and receives 17% more precipitation (837 mm33 in vs 715 mm28 in). The difference is largest in April (1.5 °C2.8 °F cooler).
Of the 43 places in Venezuela covered by World Climates, Cumaná is the 23rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Venezuela climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Bridgetown (Barbados, Aw), Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, BSh) and Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis, Aw).
Nearby places
- Puerto La Cruz 57 km · 29 °C85 °F · 736 mm29 in
- Porlamar 64 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,155 mm45 in
- Barcelona 66 km · 28 °C83 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Carúpano 104 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,054 mm42 in
- Anaco 119 km · 28 °C82 °F · 766 mm30 in
- Maturín 135 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,058 mm42 in
- El Tigre 175 km · 27 °C81 °F · 835 mm33 in
- Valle de La Pascua 244 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cumaná?
September is the warmest month in Cumaná, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Cumaná?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Cumaná?
September is the wettest month with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 14 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Cumaná?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 84 m, while Cumaná lies at about 19 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.