Venezuela really experiences only two different seasons, a wet season and a dry season. The wet season occurs from May through October, peaking in August when up to 14 inches of rain can be likely. Temperatures all through the wet season are continuous, with daily highs averaging 20ºC. Regional disparity can affect the amount of rainfall expected during the wet season with the northeastern coast getting larger levels of rain than the northwestern. Precipitation generally comes in short, heavy spurts and often leaves the air fresher and cooler. The dry season begins in December and lasts until March. Temperatures are lower at this time with daily highs averaging 18ºC. The dry season is, without a doubt, the best time to take a trip to Venezuela because the days are warm and pleasant and unsurprisingly dry, permitting comfortable traveling and sightseeing. If you choose to visit during the wet season, pack loose-fitting clothing as well as waterproofs and be equipped for not only the rain but also the humidity.
HOLIDAYS
January - New Year's Day
January - Epiphany
March - Holy Thursday
March - Good Friday
March - Easter
April - Declaration of Independence
May - Labour Day
June - Battle of Carabobo
July - Firma Acta de Independencia
July - Birth of the Libertador (Bolivar Day)
October - Columbus Day
December - Christmas Day
December - New Year's Eve (unofficial but general)
Weekend - Saturday, Sunday
