Maracaibo weather in December
In December, Maracaibo has an average high of 33 °C91 °F and an average low of 23 °C73 °F, with about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation. December is the coldest month of the year and ranks 9th for precipitation.
How December compares with other months
Compared with November, December is about the same temperature and drier by 49 mm1.9 in. Compared with January, December is about the same temperature and wetter by 27 mm1.0 in. Daylight lasts about 11.5 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 73% and the average cloud amount 41%.
Is December a good time to visit Maracaibo?
Yes — December is one of the most comfortable months to visit Maracaibo by our comfort score, which favours average highs of 21–28 °C, lows above 5 °C, little rain and moderate humidity.
What to wear in December
For Maracaibo in December, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
December in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 3391 | 2373 | 341.3 |
| Cabimas | 3493 | 2374 | 391.6 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 3391 | 2576 | 461.8 |
| Maicao | 3189 | 2374 | 351.4 |
| Machiques | 3391 | 2272 | 401.6 |
| Riohacha | 2985 | 2577 | 421.6 |
| Carora | 3188 | 2068 | 441.7 |
| Valledupar | 3391 | 2272 | 321.3 |
| Valera | 3290 | 2069 | 421.6 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Carora and Valera.
Other months in Maracaibo
- January33 °C92 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- February34 °C93 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- March34 °C94 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- April35 °C94 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- May35 °C94 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- June35 °C96 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- July36 °C96 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- August36 °C96 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- September35 °C94 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- October33 °C91 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- November32 °C90 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- December33 °C91 °F / 23 °C73 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Maracaibo in December?
In December the average high in Maracaibo is 33 °C (91 °F) and the average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Maracaibo in December?
On average about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation falls in December; it ranks 9th of the 12 months.
Is December the warmest month in Maracaibo?
No. The warmest month in Maracaibo is August, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
How long is the day in Maracaibo in December?
In the middle of December the day in Maracaibo lasts about 11.5 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Maracaibo in December?
The average relative humidity in December is about 73%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Maracaibo in December?
On average about 41% of the sky is covered by cloud in December. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
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.