Climate Insights for Veracruz
Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,806 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 311 mm of rainfall. Veracruz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 71.1 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 12.2 in of rainfall. Veracruz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Veracruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 92°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Veracruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,806 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 311 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 301 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Veracruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 11.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Veracruz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Veracruz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Veracruz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Veracruz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.