General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
Maracaibo, Venezuela
The General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge is a prestressed concrete, cable-stayed road bridge located in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Opened in 1962, it spans 8,700 meters and reaches a height of 92 meters. It is currently the 6th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months are January, February, March, and December, which see the least rain and low numbers of rainy days. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs between 30 °C and 34 °C and lows between 24 °C and 26 °C. The rainy season peaks in September and October, with 15 to 17 rainy days each month.
To reach the bridge, travelers can fly into La Chinita International Airport in Maracaibo, located 17 kilometers away. The bridge is situated 510 kilometers from Caracas. As a landmark in Maracaibo, a visit can be combined with other sites within the city.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 126 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 5 | 12 | 55 | 97 | 67 | 38 | 86 | 126 | 112 | 77 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
