- Currency Bs.S. Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano (Bs.S.)
- Language Spanish
- Best time December – March
Why Venezuela
Nature at its most epic: Angel Falls, the ancient tepuis of Canaima and Caribbean beaches. A raw frontier for the intrepid explorer.
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Venezuela is a land of superlatives: home to Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, the otherworldly flat-topped tepuis of the Gran Sabana, and a long Caribbean coastline of powder-white sand.
Few countries pack in such staggering natural diversity, from Andean peaks and vast Orinoco wetlands to coral archipelagos. For the intrepid, it remains one of South America's last great frontiers.
This is expedition-style, respectful travel, best undertaken with experienced local guides and communities. Conditions can be challenging, so plan carefully and check current advice, but the rewards are landscapes almost no one else will see.
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.
Curated Venezuela itineraries
Weather & timing in Venezuela RIGHT NOW 21° cloudy
Best Dec–Feb · Shoulder Mar, May, Sep
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
December – March
Spring (Mar–May)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 18°C with overnight lows near 8°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Mar and May are comfortable, with thinner crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 29°C with overnight lows near 19°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat and the biggest crowds — many travellers prefer spring or autumn.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 18°C with overnight lows near 8°C.
What's best — Sep is comfortable, with thinner crowds.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 7°C with overnight lows near -3°C.
What's best — Dec, Jan and Feb are among the best time to visit — good weather with manageable crowds.
Venezuela in pictures
Know before you go
The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.
Safety
Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.