University City of Caracas Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela UNESCO World Heritage Site
The University City of Caracas is a campus that functions as part of the Central University of Venezuela. It holds status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a designated national historical monument of Venezuela. This location ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Venezuela.
Planning a visit
The climate in Caracas features stable temperatures throughout the year. Daily highs typically range between 25 °C and 28 °C, while lows stay consistently between 18 °C and 20 °C. Travelers seeking drier weather may prefer visiting between January and April, as March is the driest month with only 19 mm of rain. The rainy season spans from May through December, with the highest rainfall occurring in July and October.
The University City of Caracas is located 3 km from the center of Caracas within the San Pedro Parish. The nearest airport is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport, situated 17 km from the campus. Those planning to explore the surrounding area can combine a visit to the campus with nearby landmarks. These include the Birthplace of Simón Bolívar at 2.9 km, Bolívar Square at 3.1 km, Miraflores Palace at 3.7 km, and Parque del Este at 5.6 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 23 °C on average. The wettest is July, with about 143 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 35 | 37 | 19 | 62 | 105 | 133 | 143 | 142 | 127 | 131 | 131 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
