La Guaira weather in March
In March, La Guaira sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 48 mm of rain across 8.8 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in March, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is La Guaira's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see La Guaira's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- 8.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
La Guaira is city in Vargas state, Venezuela.
- Density
- 17/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1589
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in La Guaira reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 20 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 |
| 3 | 29 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 |
| 7 | 30 | 20 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 |
| 9 | 30 | 20 |
| 10 | 30 | 20 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
| 13 | 30 | 20 |
| 14 | 30 | 20 |
| 15 | 30 | 20 |
| 16 | 30 | 20 |
| 17 | 30 | 20 |
| 18 | 30 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 | 20 |
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| 21 | 30 | 20 |
| 22 | 30 | 20 |
| 23 | 30 | 20 |
| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 30 | 20 |
La Guaira weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 19° | 29 | 9 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 19° | 26 | 7 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 20° | 48 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 120 | 16 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 145 | 19.6 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 107 | 19 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 130 | 22.3 | 12.6 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 182 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 191 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 214 | 27 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 21° | 179 | 24.1 | 11.5 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 20° | 61 | 14.9 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in March
La Guaira gets around 48 mm of rain over 8.8 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 29% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 27 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 28 |
| 16 | 28 |
| 17 | 28 |
| 18 | 28 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 29 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the humid band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 42% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 63 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 63 | 33 | 0 |
| 2 | 4 | 62 | 34 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 1 |
| 4 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 1 |
| 6 | 5 | 59 | 35 | 1 |
| 7 | 5 | 59 | 35 | 1 |
| 8 | 5 | 59 | 35 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 58 | 36 | 1 |
| 10 | 6 | 56 | 37 | 1 |
| 11 | 6 | 56 | 37 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 55 | 38 | 1 |
| 13 | 6 | 55 | 38 | 1 |
| 14 | 6 | 54 | 39 | 1 |
| 15 | 6 | 53 | 40 | 1 |
| 16 | 6 | 53 | 40 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 52 | 41 | 1 |
| 18 | 6 | 51 | 42 | 1 |
| 19 | 6 | 51 | 42 | 1 |
| 20 | 6 | 50 | 43 | 1 |
| 21 | 5 | 51 | 43 | 1 |
| 22 | 5 | 49 | 44 | 2 |
| 23 | 5 | 49 | 44 | 2 |
| 24 | 5 | 48 | 45 | 2 |
| 25 | 4 | 48 | 45 | 2 |
| 26 | 4 | 47 | 46 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 | 46 | 47 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 | 45 | 48 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 | 45 | 49 | 4 |
| 30 | 2 | 44 | 50 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | 42 | 52 | 4 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:04 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:05 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:05 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:05 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:15 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:05 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:05 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:05 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:05 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:05 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.16 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for La Guaira
None of La Guaira's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
La Guaira's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit La Guaira?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit La Guaira for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for La Guaira in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, La Guaira sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near La Guaira in March
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in La Guaira in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in La Guaira peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in La Guaira in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in La Guaira is worst in June — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (January, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is La Guaira?
La Guaira sits at 10.6°N, 66.9°W, 15 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Maiquetía, 3.0 km away.
Topography around La Guaira
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of La Guaira.
Within 3 km, the terrain around La Guaira has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,189 m around an average of 173 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,624 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,727 m.
The land around La Guaira is covered by water (48%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (48%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and water (35%) within 80 km.
Venezuela travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $3,495
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 12.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 39
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 520
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for La Guaira (10.6016°, -66.9329°, elevation 15 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).