The best times to visit Barinas for ideal weather are

November 26th to April 8th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Barinas Travel Info

Weather in Barinas

Temperature

Average temperatures in Barinas vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 15th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Barinas, the hottest months are March, February, and then December. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late March where highs are regularly around 96°F (35.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 76.1°F (24.5°C) at night.

Barinas Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Barinas Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Barinas Perceived Temperature (F)

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Barinas Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Barinas Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 93.9 83.9 73.3
Feb 94.9 84.7 74.2
Mar 95 85.2 75.7
Apr 92.5 83.3 75.4
May 91.3 82.7 75
Jun 89.3 80.7 73.5
Jul 87.8 79.7 72.6
Aug 89 80.1 72.5
Sep 90.5 81.5 73.1
Oct 90.9 81.5 73.3
Nov 91.5 82.5 74.2
Dec 93 83.9 74.1

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 34.4 28.8 22.9
Feb 34.9 29.3 23.4
Mar 35 29.6 24.3
Apr 33.6 28.5 24.1
May 32.9 28.2 23.9
Jun 31.8 27.1 23.1
Jul 31 26.5 22.6
Aug 31.7 26.7 22.5
Sep 32.5 27.5 22.8
Oct 32.7 27.5 22.9
Nov 33.1 28.1 23.4
Dec 33.9 28.8 23.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Barinas are January, February, and then December. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late June with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of June 25th.

When can you find snow in Barinas? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Barinas.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Barinas (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 0% 0 0
Feb 1% 0 0.5
Mar 7% 0 0.9
Apr 15% 0 4.2
May 20% 0 4.7
Jun 31% 0 8.2
Jul 25% 0 4.5
Aug 29% 0 5.8
Sep 18% 0 4.1
Oct 23% 0 7.6
Nov 13% 0 2.5
Dec 3% 0 0.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 0 0 0
Feb 1 0 1.3
Mar 7 0 2.3
Apr 15 0 10.7
May 20 0 11.9
Jun 31 0 20.8
Jul 25 0 11.4
Aug 29 0 14.7
Sep 18 0 10.4
Oct 23 0 19.3
Nov 13 0 6.4
Dec 3 0 2.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Barinas has some very humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is February (48.9% relative humidity), and the most humid month is July (71%).

Wind in Barinas is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is February, followed by March and January. February’s average wind speed of around 4.2 knots (4.8 MPH or 7.7 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid October where average top sustained speeds reach 9.4 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Barinas.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.9 Barely noticeable 8.1 Gentle breeze
Feb 4.2 Light breeze 8.3 Gentle breeze
Mar 4.1 Light breeze 8 Gentle breeze
Apr 3.7 Barely noticeable 8 Gentle breeze
May 3.7 Barely noticeable 8 Gentle breeze
Jun 3.6 Barely noticeable 7.9 Gentle breeze
Jul 3.5 Barely noticeable 7.8 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.4 Barely noticeable 8.1 Gentle breeze
Sep 3.4 Barely noticeable 7.9 Gentle breeze
Oct 3.4 Barely noticeable 7.9 Gentle breeze
Nov 3.2 Barely noticeable 7.1 Gentle breeze
Dec 3.4 Barely noticeable 7.4 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 52%
Feb 48.9%
Mar 51.7%
Apr 62.5%
May 64.4%
Jun 69.6%
Jul 71%
Aug 70.4%
Sep 65.3%
Oct 65%
Nov 64.1%
Dec 56.6%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Barinas?

Our best data indicates this area is generally not safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are very strong travel warnings for Venezuela; avoid all travel. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Barinas, Venezuela is May, followed by February and April. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Barinas in August. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 48.5 in August means 48.5% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Barinas Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 96°F (35.6°C) and 90.2°F (32.3°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 2 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 8 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Barinas, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 92.5°F (33.6°C) and 90°F (32.2°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 4 to 7 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Barinas to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 96°F (35.6°C) and 92.6°F (33.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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