Valera climate
Valera (Venezuela) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 1,075 mm42 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Valera climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 2068 | 2780 | 220.9 |
| Feb | 3594 | 2169 | 2882 | 180.7 |
| Mar | 3595 | 2271 | 2883 | 461.8 |
| Apr | 3492 | 2272 | 2882 | 1044.1 |
| May | 3391 | 2272 | 2781 | 1265.0 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2271 | 2781 | 1214.8 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2171 | 2781 | 1184.6 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 1275.0 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 1315.1 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2271 | 2679 | 1335.2 |
| Nov | 3187 | 2170 | 2679 | 893.5 |
| Dec | 3290 | 2069 | 2679 | 421.6 |
| Year | 3595 | 2068 | 2781 | 1,07542 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 59% | 5.0 | 11:38 |
| Feb | 55% | 61% | 5.2 | 11:49 |
| Mar | 57% | 73% | 4.8 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 65% | 86% | 4.4 | 12:19 |
| May | 69% | 88% | 4.7 | 12:33 |
| Jun | 67% | 83% | 4.9 | 12:40 |
| Jul | 66% | 81% | 5.0 | 12:37 |
| Aug | 66% | 79% | 5.2 | 12:25 |
| Sep | 68% | 81% | 5.2 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 74% | 85% | 4.8 | 11:54 |
| Nov | 77% | 81% | 4.4 | 11:41 |
| Dec | 68% | 66% | 4.6 | 11:35 |
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 Valera is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 21 °C70 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.4 °C4.2 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,075 mm42 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February. The wettest month is October (133 mm5.2 in), the driest is February (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in February to 77% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 59%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in November to 6 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in December to 12.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Valera
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November and December. Average highs then reach 31 °C87 °F to 32 °C90 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.6 in to 89 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Valera
- Wetter months (April–October) — highs 3188 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 2171 to 22 °C72 °F, about 123 mm4.8 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 (November–March) — highs 3187 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Valera compares
The nearest larger place is Barinas, about 88 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Valera has practically the same average temperature. It receives 20% less precipitation (1,075 mm42 in vs 1,339 mm53 in). The difference is largest in August (1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 43 places in Venezuela. By annual mean temperature, Valera is the 27th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 11th wettest. See all of them on the Venezuela climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Nagercoil (India, Aw), Myeik (Myanmar, Aw) and Pucallpa (Peru, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Barinas 88 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
- Climate in Guanare 100 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,233 mm49 in
- Climate in Mérida 103 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,304 mm51 in
- Climate in Carora 111 km · 27 °C80 °F · 898 mm35 in
- Climate in Ciudad Ojeda 125 km · 29 °C85 °F · 876 mm34 in
- Climate in El Vigía 140 km · 30 °C85 °F · 1,119 mm44 in
- Climate in San Carlos del Zulia 149 km · 29 °C84 °F · 1,113 mm44 in
- Climate in Cabimas 152 km · 30 °C86 °F · 704 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Valera?
March is the warmest month in Valera. Its average high is 35 °C (95 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Valera?
November is the coldest month. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
When does it rain the most in Valera?
October is the wettest month with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Valera?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November and December.
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. The gaps are largest 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 791 m, while Valera lies at about 524 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.