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Climate - Veracruz (Mexico)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Veracruz, where it's located


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Climate chart - Veracruz
The climate of Veracruz is tropical, with a pleasantly warm winter and a hot, muggy and rainy summer.
Heroica Veracruz is located on the coast of the Bay of Campeche, at the 19th parallel.
Winter is generally quite warm, but sometimes, from mid-November to mid-March, there can be cool and windy days, when the wind blows from the United States. The temperature can drop to 10 °C (50 °F) at night, and can remain around 20 °C (68 °F) (and occasionally even below) in the daytime.
The hottest time of the year is the one preceding the summer rains: in April and in May, the temperature can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
From June to November (but with a higher probability from August to October), there is the risk of hurricanes.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 22 °C (71.5 °F), that of the warmest months (May and June) is of 28.5 °C (83.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Veracruz - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January182622647971.5
February192722.9658173.2
March202924.7688576.5
April223226.9728980.5
May243328.5759183.2
June243328.5769183.2
July243227.9758982.2
August243227.9759082.3
September243227.6758981.7
October223026.5728779.7
November202824.4698375.9
December192722.8668073.1
Year21.730.125.8571.186.178.5

Precipitation amounts to 1,755 millimeters (69.1 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (February, March, April) to 420 mm (16.5 in) in the wettest (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Veracruz - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January2515
February150.64
March150.63
April150.63
May5025
June30011.815
July42016.521
August32512.819
September36014.218
October1556.111
November602.47
December2516
Year175569.1116

On average, there are around 2,290 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Veracruz - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January5160
February6175
March6185
April6.5190
May6.5205
June7215
July7215
August7.5235
September6180
October6.5200
November6175
December5160
Year6.32290

The sea temperature ranges between 23 °C (73 °F) and 29.5 °C (85 °F). It is therefore high enough for swimming all year round, although it is cooler from January to March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Veracruz - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January23.574
February2373
March23.574
April2577
May2781
June28.584
July2984
August29.585
September29.585
October28.583
November26.580
December24.576
Year26.579.7

Veracruz

Best Time


The best time to visit Veracruz is the dry season, from November to May. In April and May, however, it can be very hot, while in November a hurricane can still arrive. You can therefore choose the period from December to March, even if it can sometimes get cool, so it will be useful to bring a sweatshirt and a light jacket.


Veracruz - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.



In February, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.



In March, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.



In April, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.



In May, the weather in Veracruz is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Veracruz is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 300 mm (11.8 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In July, the weather in Veracruz is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 420 mm (16.5 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In August, the weather in Veracruz is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 325 mm (12.8 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In September, the weather in Veracruz is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 360 mm (14.2 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In October, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In November, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In December, the weather in Veracruz is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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