Caracas weather in January
January in Caracas: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Caracas · #58 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Caracas climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Caracas in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Caracas?
- January in Caracas: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Caracas on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Caracas in January?
- In January, Caracas averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 18.9°C, with about 25.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Caracas in January?
- Caracas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.