San Carlos del Zulia climate
San Carlos del Zulia (Venezuela) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 1,113 mm44 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
San Carlos del Zulia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 411.6 |
| Feb | 3391 | 2475 | 2983 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 3392 | 2476 | 2984 | 773.0 |
| Apr | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 1254.9 |
| May | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 1264.9 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2578 | 2985 | 752.9 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2578 | 3086 | 763.0 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2678 | 3086 | 803.2 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2578 | 2985 | 1054.1 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 1335.3 |
| Nov | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 1385.4 |
| Dec | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 883.5 |
| Year | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 1,11344 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 60% | 5.1 | 11:39 |
| Feb | 66% | 61% | 5.5 | 11:50 |
| Mar | 67% | 74% | 5.3 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 74% | 84% | 5.0 | 12:19 |
| May | 78% | 88% | 5.0 | 12:32 |
| Jun | 73% | 85% | 5.2 | 12:39 |
| Jul | 68% | 84% | 5.4 | 12:36 |
| Aug | 67% | 83% | 5.6 | 12:25 |
| Sep | 72% | 82% | 5.5 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 80% | 84% | 5.1 | 11:55 |
| Nov | 85% | 80% | 4.7 | 11:42 |
| Dec | 79% | 67% | 4.8 | 11:36 |
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 San Carlos del Zulia is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 24 °C76 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.9 °C5.3 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,113 mm44 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (138 mm5.4 in), the driest is January (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in February to 85% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 60%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in August to 1 km/h (1 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in December to 12.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit San Carlos del Zulia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 31 °C88 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 41 mm1.6 in to 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °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 San Carlos del Zulia
- Wetter months (April and May, September–November) — highs 3086 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C78 °F, about 125 mm4.9 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–March, June–August) — highs 3188 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2475 to 26 °C78 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How San Carlos del Zulia compares
Compared with El Vigía, about 52 km to the southeast, San Carlos del Zulia is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler).
Of the 43 places in Venezuela covered by World Climates, San Carlos del Zulia is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 8th 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: Cúcuta (Colombia, Aw), Buenaventura (Colombia, Am) and Girardot City (Colombia, Af).
Nearby places
- El Vigía 52 km · 30 °C85 °F · 1,119 mm44 in
- Mérida 96 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,304 mm51 in
- Machiques 136 km · 29 °C84 °F · 781 mm31 in
- Cúcuta 137 km · 29 °C83 °F · 910 mm36 in
- Ciudad Ojeda 149 km · 29 °C85 °F · 876 mm34 in
- Valera 149 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,075 mm42 in
- Cabimas 164 km · 30 °C86 °F · 704 mm28 in
- Ocaña 179 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,010 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in San Carlos del Zulia?
August is the warmest month in San Carlos del Zulia, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in San Carlos del Zulia?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
When does it rain the most in San Carlos del Zulia?
November is the wettest month with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit San Carlos del Zulia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
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 60 m, while San Carlos del Zulia lies at about 6 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.