Mochima National Park
Mochima National Park is a national park in Venezuela covering about 949 km2. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 10th among Venezuelan sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April, when daily highs are around 27 to 28 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with only about 3 to 5 rainy days per month. From May to November, the area is wetter, with rainfall peaking in August at 215 mm and up to 18 rainy days in a month. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs between 27 °C and 29 °C and lows between 23 °C and 25 °C.
To reach the park, you can fly to Antonio José de Sucre Airport in Cumaná, which is 26 km away, or General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport in Barcelona, which is 47 km away. The park is located 282 km from the capital, Caracas. The park is managed by Inparques.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is August, with about 215 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 88 | 132 | 188 | 215 | 172 | 142 | 116 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
