Morrocoy National Park
Established in 1974, Morrocoy National Park covers 321 km2 in the Municipio Silva and Municipio Monseñor Iturriza areas of Venezuela. It is named after the red-footed tortoise and ranks as one of the 5 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences temperatures ranging from highs of 26 °C to 29 °C and lows of 24 °C to 26 °C throughout the year. For drier conditions, consider visiting between February and May, which typically see fewer than 7 rainy days per month. The wettest period occurs from October to December, when monthly rainfall can reach 156 mm over 17 days.
To reach Morrocoy National Park, travelers can fly into Arturo Michelena International Airport in Valencia, located 89 km away. The park is situated 157 km from Caracas. With 12 sights of the country featured on this site, visitors may choose to combine a trip here with other locations in Venezuela.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 156 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 45 | 38 | 21 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 79 | 118 | 156 | 112 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
