San Rafael weather in January
In January, San Rafael sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 11 mm of rain across 3 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is San Rafael's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Rafael's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:44 AM – 6:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 25 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
San Rafael is town in Venezuela.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in San Rafael reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 25 |
| 2 | 28 | 25 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 |
| 4 | 28 | 25 |
| 5 | 28 | 25 |
| 6 | 28 | 25 |
| 7 | 28 | 25 |
| 8 | 28 | 25 |
| 9 | 28 | 25 |
| 10 | 28 | 25 |
| 11 | 28 | 25 |
| 12 | 28 | 25 |
| 13 | 28 | 25 |
| 14 | 28 | 25 |
| 15 | 28 | 25 |
| 16 | 28 | 25 |
| 17 | 28 | 25 |
| 18 | 28 | 25 |
| 19 | 28 | 25 |
| 20 | 28 | 25 |
| 21 | 28 | 25 |
| 22 | 28 | 25 |
| 23 | 28 | 25 |
| 24 | 28 | 25 |
| 25 | 28 | 25 |
| 26 | 28 | 25 |
| 27 | 28 | 25 |
| 28 | 28 | 25 |
| 29 | 28 | 25 |
| 30 | 28 | 25 |
| 31 | 28 | 25 |
How January really feels in San Rafael
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
San Rafael weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 11 | 3 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 25° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.6 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 26° | 16 | 3.6 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 26° | 61 | 10 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| May | 30° / 27° | 140 | 18 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 30° / 27° | 84 | 13.5 | 12.6 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 30° / 27° | 64 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 27° | 121 | 18.1 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 30° / 27° | 183 | 23 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 26° | 225 | 27.5 | 11.8 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 26° | 193 | 22.3 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 59 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 68% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 17%.
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| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 80 | 20 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
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| 11 | 85 | 15 |
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| 13 | 84 | 16 |
| 14 | 84 | 16 |
| 15 | 84 | 16 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 83 | 17 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 82 | 18 |
| 22 | 82 | 18 |
| 23 | 82 | 18 |
| 24 | 82 | 18 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 83 | 17 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 84 | 16 |
Chance of precipitation in January
San Rafael gets around 11 mm of rain over 3 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 12 |
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| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 7 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 6 |
| 31 | 6 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 91% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Miserable (%) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 7 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 8 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 9 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 10 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 11 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 12 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 13 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 14 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 15 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 16 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 17 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 18 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 19 | 5 | 92 | 3 |
| 20 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 21 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 22 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 23 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 24 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 25 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 26 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 27 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 28 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 29 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 30 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 31 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 25 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 24 km/h on the calmest days to 26 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
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| 6 | 24 | breezy |
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| 27 | 25 | breezy |
| 28 | 25 | breezy |
| 29 | 26 | breezy |
| 30 | 26 | breezy |
| 31 | 26 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:45 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:03 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:03 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:04 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:04 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:06 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:08 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:08 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:09 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:10 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:10 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:11 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:44 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:44 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:14 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:14 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:14 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.52 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.81 kWh/m² to a high of 6.24 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.52 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Rafael
None of San Rafael's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
San Rafael's monsoon runs August–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit San Rafael?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit San Rafael for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for San Rafael in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, San Rafael sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near San Rafael in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in February near 26°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) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in San Rafael in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Rafael peaks around March 17 at about 13 (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 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in San Rafael in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Rafael is worst in June — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (January, 11 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) | 11 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 27 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is San Rafael?
San Rafael sits at 11.0°N, 71.7°W, -2 m above sea level, in Venezuela. The nearest listed city is Santa Cruz de Mara, 19 km away.
Topography around San Rafael
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Rafael.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Rafael has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 1 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 78 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,385 m.
The land around San Rafael is covered by water (50%) within 3 km, water (44%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (38%) and grassland (29%) 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 San Rafael (10.962°, -71.7303°, elevation -2 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).