Margarita is tropical and warm year-round, with daytime temperatures generally in the high 20s to low 30s°C and the sea around 26°C. The dry season runs from December through May and is the best time to visit — sunny days, lighter winds along the southern coast, and clearer water on the dive sites near Pampatar.
The rainy season (June to November) is warmer and more humid; rain tends to fall in heavy short showers in the late afternoon. Hurricanes do not strike Margarita directly, but the swell from distant Caribbean storms can affect the eastern beaches.
The political and economic situation in Venezuela has affected travel for years and continues to do so — check current advice, currency, and supply situation before booking, and plan to bring cash. Local festivals worth timing for include the Virgen del Valle pilgrimage in early September and the carnival celebrations in February.