Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 °C | 27 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 31.5 °C | 26.8 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 31.9 °C | 26.9 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.7 °C | 27.7 °C | 12 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 31.5 °C | 28.8 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 31.3 °C | 29.2 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 32.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 14 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 31.9 °C | 29.5 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 31.5 °C | 30.2 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 30.4 °C | 30.2 °C | 26 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 29.8 °C | 29.6 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 30.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Passport valid 6 months after your planned departure; tourist card issued on arrival by air, show a return or onward ticket; overland or sea may need a visa.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 2 September 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Area advised against: all travel
Maracaibo lies in an area where authorities advise against all travel. Areas concerned: the whole country; Zulia state (Maracaibo), the Orinoco Mining Arc (Ciudad Bolívar, Ciudad Guayana) and the border areas advised against for all travel.
Official advice updated 2 September 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Yellow Fever
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for parts of the country (not recommended for the Distrito Capital or the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, Vargas, or Yaracuy. Vaccine is not recommended for travel limited to areas >2,300m (>7,550 ft) elevation in the states of Mérida, Táchira, or Trujillo; the states of Falcón or Lara; Margarita Island; or the cities of Caracas (the capital) or Valencia). No entry requirement.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas <1,700 m (<5,600 ft) elevation and Angel Falls. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 3 September 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Maracaibo in August?
The sea averages 29.5°C in August — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Maracaibo in August?
Expect 31.9°C in the afternoon and 26°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Maracaibo in August?
Around 18 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 60% of days.