Climate Insights for Veracruz

Nicaragua

Hottest
April
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
February
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
October
387 mm rain15.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,080 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 387 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, May, March. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 81.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 15.2 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, May, March. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°JunMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°F
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Veracruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Veracruz has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 31mmMayPrecipitation: 220mmJunPrecipitation: 343mmJulPrecipitation: 218mmAugPrecipitation: 236mmSepPrecipitation: 298mmOctPrecipitation: 387mmNovPrecipitation: 215mmDecPrecipitation: 73mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 8.7inJunPrecipitation: 13.5inJulPrecipitation: 8.6inAugPrecipitation: 9.3inSepPrecipitation: 11.7inOctPrecipitation: 15.2inNovPrecipitation: 8.5inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Veracruz is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,080 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 387 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 371 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 81.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 14.6 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 28km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 25km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 15mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Veracruz is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/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 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Veracruz is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10mph 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 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
29 km/h18 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
30 km/h19 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
28 km/h17 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
23 km/h15 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
30 °C85 °F
18 km/h11 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
343 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
25 km/h15 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
20 km/h12 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
387 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
20 km/h13 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
27 km/h17 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in