Climate Insights for Veracruz

The climate in Veracruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1346mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 289mm of rainfall. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Veracruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Veracruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1346mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 289mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 22mm. That's 267mm 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 is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Veracruz, which began on June 21, 2026. Veracruz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

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 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.