Climate Insights for Veracruz
Climate Overview
The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,020 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 416 mm of rainfall. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 79.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 16.4 in of rainfall. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°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 71°F to 93°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Veracruz is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,020 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 416 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 413 mm less than October, 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 very wet location, receiving approximately 79.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.4 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 16.3 in less than October, 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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 13km/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 18km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Veracruz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph 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.