Climate Insights for Veracruz

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Hottest
May
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
June
186 mm rain7.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 931 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 186 mm of rainfall. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 36.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.3 in of rainfall. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 21°AprMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°MayMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°JunMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°SepMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°F
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Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 35°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 95°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 38mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmJunPrecipitation: 186mmJulPrecipitation: 80mmAugPrecipitation: 118mmSepPrecipitation: 141mmOctPrecipitation: 126mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmDecPrecipitation: 51mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inJunPrecipitation: 7.3inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inOctPrecipitation: 5inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Veracruz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 931 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 186 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 19 mm. That's 167 mm less than June, 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 moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.3 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.7 in. That's 6.6 in less than June, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Veracruz 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 April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.Veracruz 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 April, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr28°83°F
May29°84°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Veracruz is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Veracruz is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
33 °C92 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
34 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in