Climate Insights for Veracruz City
Municipio de Veracruz, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Veracruz City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,151 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 220 mm of rainfall. Veracruz City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Veracruz City is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 45.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Veracruz City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Veracruz City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Veracruz City sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 95°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Veracruz City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,151 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 220 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 15 mm. That's 205 mm less than September, 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 City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.6 in. That's 8.1 in less than September, 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 City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Veracruz City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Veracruz City is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Veracruz City is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Veracruz City 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 City 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.