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Catatumbo Lightning

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Fernando Flores from Caracas, Venezuela
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Catatumbo Lightning

Venezuela
Best timeJan
Set inVenezuela
In season~84°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

73–84°F
CurrencyVES
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-04:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Feb. Go in Mar for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 47%
WarmestApr · 84°F
WettestOct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The world's most frequent lightning, storms nearly every night over Lake Maracaibo.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jan.

Pairs well with

Ciudad Perdida trek
238 mi away
Fort Zoutman
242 mi away
Arikok National Park
243 mi away
Eagle Beach
245 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Catatumbo Lightning?

The best time to visit Catatumbo Lightning is January, in Venezuela.

Where is Catatumbo Lightning?

Catatumbo Lightning is in Venezuela.

What is Catatumbo Lightning known for?

The world's most frequent lightning, storms nearly every night over Lake Maracaibo.

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