Climate Insights for Veracruz
Cumaral, Meta, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,684 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 295 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 78°F and approximately 66.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 11.6 in of rainfall. Veracruz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Veracruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,684 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 295 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 267 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 66.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 11.6 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 10.5 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 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Veracruz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
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.