Distrito Federal, Venezuela
Caracas
Caracas is a capital city in Distrito Federal, Venezuela, 887 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,245,744 (2017). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population2.25M
Local time08:53
10.49° N, 66.88° WElevation 887 mUTC−4 · Venezuela Time
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month129mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caracas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:17 · 18:0811 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:33Next holiday24 DecemberChristmas EveNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month18°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthJanuary
35 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
18 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
How Caracas has grown
People living in the built-up area (311 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+8%2.47M in 1975 → 2.67M in 2025Weather in Caracas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 91%
Today22 Oct28°20°2.8 mm
Fri23 Oct29°19°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct28°19°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct28°19°
Mon26 Oct28°19°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°20°18.3 mm
Wed28 Oct22°18°15.6 mm
Thu29 Oct26°17°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct24°18°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°18°4 mm
When to go to Caracas
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 74 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 75 | 68 | 72 | 80 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 35 | 37 | 18 | 61 | 102 | 129 | 140 | 139 | 124 | 129 | 130 | 69 |
| Wet days | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
What's on in Caracas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Caracas
Outdoors around Caracas
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sector CClimbing
0.2 kmBouldering La JunglaClimbing
0.7 kmCampo de Golf del Country ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmItalo Americano ParkTheme parks
1.3 kmCampo de Golf Lagunita Country ClubGolf courses
1.4 kmMetroParkTheme parks
1.4 kmEpsilon Dive CenterDive site
2 kmNature around Caracas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Venezuela seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caracas
Earthquakes around Caracas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Catia La Mar 21 km ←2026 · 39 km
6.6Colonia Tovar 22 km ↑1967 · 50 km
6.4Puerto Cabello 28 km ↑2009 · 117 km
5.5Cúa 15 km ←2009 · 35 km
Tropical storms · Caracas
Universities and research institutes
Central University of VenezuelaUniversity or college · founded 1721
Campo Alegre SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1937
Andrés Bello Catholic UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1953
Santa María UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1953
Nueva Esparta UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1954
La Salle Foundation of Natural SciencesUniversity or college · founded 1957
Institute of Advanced Studies in AdministrationUniversity or college · founded 1965
Simón Bolívar UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1967
Metropolitan UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1970
Bolivarian National Experimental Polytechnic University of the Armed ForcesUniversity or college · founded 1974
National Experimental University Simón RodríguezUniversity or college · founded 1974
National Open UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1977
José María Vargas UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1983
Libertador Experimental Pedagogical UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1983
Higher School of Audio and AcousticsUniversity or college · founded 1995
Alejandro de Humboldt UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1997
Monteávila UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1998
Pontifical Catholic University of Santa RosaUniversity or college · founded 1999
Bolivarian University of VenezuelaUniversity or college · founded 2003
National Experimental University of the ArtsUniversity or college · founded 2008
National Experimental University of Greater CaracasUniversity or college · founded 2018
National School of Public Administration and Finance - University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college
Polytechnic University Institute Santiago MariñoUniversity or college
Institute of Management ProfessionsUniversity or college
Industrial Technology University Institute Rodolfo Loero ArismendiUniversity or college
Experimental Security UniversityUniversity or college
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología TropicalResearch institute · founded 1965
Towns and villages around Caracas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Recreo1.4 kmMariperez3.3 kmLos Marciales3.3 kmEl Valle3.6 kmCarangano4.1 kmSosa4.8 kmLos Mecedores4.9 kmConejo Blanco5.5 kmEl Bertazo5.9 kmCoche6.2 kmPuerta Caracas7.3 kmBermúdez7.3 kmTucupe Abajo7.8 kmLa Vega7.8 kmLas Vegas8.2 kmLa Rinconada8.4 kmLa Cachino8.5 kmLecherito8.5 kmTucupe del Medio8.6 kmTazón8.9 kmPuerto Escondido8.9 kmLa Soledad8.9 kmLas Mayas9.6 kmLos Lechosos9.9 kmLas Brisas9.9 kmCarapa10 kmEl Gallo11 kmSanta Cruz11 kmLa Coromoto11 kmDos Caminos11 kmAntímano12 kmEl Aguacate12 kmMontalbancito12 kmEl Carmen12 kmEl Hatico12 kmLa Elvira12 kmLa Grama13 kmCaricuao13 kmSan Antonio14 kmTasajera14 kmSan Roque15 km
Caracas from above
Around Caracas33 places to see, do and reach nearby
El Avila National parkNature5.2 kmQuebrada La GuairitaNature8.7 kmGuaire RiverNature16 kmMacarao National ParkNature18 kmPico NaiguatáMountain12 kmTopo GalindoMountain11 kmPico OrientalMountain7.1 kmPico OccidentalMountain6.5 kmTopo Pan de AzúcarMountain38 kmTopo TacamahacoMountain19 kmEpsilon Dive CenterDive site2.0 kmUniversity City of CaracasMonument1.3 kmTeresa Carreño Cultural ComplexMonument2.4 kmPrevisora TowerMonument1.0 kmPlaza de Las Tres GraciasMonument1.1 kmAbra SolarMonument1.4 kmTorre EuropaMonument1.7 kmCaracas AthenaeumMonument2.5 kmBoulevard of Sabana GrandeMonument0.6 kmNational Art GalleryMuseum2.9 kmCaracas Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum2.4 kmContemporary Art Museum of CaracasMuseum2.5 kmWilliam Phelps Ornithological CollectionMuseum0.7 kmCaracas Museum of Natural SciencesMuseum2.4 kmEstación CaracasStation8.7 kmEstación Charallave NorteStation24 kmLa GuairaFerry port14 kmPetarePlace7.9 kmLos TequesPlace24 kmLa GuairaPlace14 kmNuestra Señora del Rosario de BarutaPlace6.0 kmEl HatilloPlace9.2 kmCatia La MarPlace21 km
Getting to Caracas
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportCCS
18 kmArturo Michelena International AirportVLN
121 kmFlamingo International AirportBON
237 kmEstación CaracasRailway station
8.7 kmEstación Charallave NorteRailway station
24 kmLa GuairaTerminal del Conferry
14 kmPlaces near Caracas
Places with a climate like Caracas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caracas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caracas.
What is the hottest month in Caracas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Caracas?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caracas?
January is the wettest month with about 35 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.