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Minatitlán, Veracruz Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Minatitlán, Veracruz?
Minatitlán, Veracruz gets 1603 mm of precipitation a year over about 80 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 18°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Minatitlán, Veracruz has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in January to 34°C in May. October is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 19° | 28° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 32° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 30° |
How much rain does Minatitlán get?
Minatitlán gets 1603 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 80 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 70% of Mexico.
October is the wettest month, with 349 mm. April is the driest, with 11 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 30 days, to June 1, 2024.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Minatitlán got 908 mm of rain, against a normal of 1603 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 417 mm.
Minatitlán weather by month
Minatitlán weather in January
In January, Minatitlán averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is 10°C (1992).
Minatitlán weather in February
In February, Minatitlán averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 11°C (1994).
Minatitlán weather in March
In March, Minatitlán averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 40°C (2005) and the record low is 11°C (1990).
Minatitlán weather in April
In April, Minatitlán averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 12°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in May
In May, Minatitlán averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 46°C (2019) and the record low is 13°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in June
In June, Minatitlán averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 157 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 15°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in July
In July, Minatitlán averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 141 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (1995) and the record low is 14°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in August
In August, Minatitlán averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 202 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 15°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in September
In September, Minatitlán averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 313 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Minatitlán weather in October
In October, Minatitlán averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 349 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 14°C (1992).
Minatitlán weather in November
In November, Minatitlán averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 220 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (2015) and the record low is 12°C (2008).
Minatitlán weather in December
In December, Minatitlán averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (2016) and the record low is 7°C (1990).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Minatitlán
March is the sunniest month in Minatitlán, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest, at 21%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Minatitlán is cloudier than 85% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in December at 86% and is lowest in April at 71%.
Minatitlán has about 50 days a year above 32°C. Minatitlán is cooler than 67% of Mexico.
Minatitlán weather records
These records cover COATZACOALCOS VER. during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Minatitlán station is 46°C, on May 9, 2019. The coldest is 7°C, on December 15, 1990.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 266 mm of precipitation, on November 13, 2013.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Minatitlán
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 22°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 27° | 48 mm | 6 | 85% | 41% | 36° | 10° |
| February | 19° | 28° | 35 mm | 3 | 82% | 54% | 38° | 11° |
| March | 20° | 31° | 23 mm | 2 | 77% | 66% | 40° | 11° |
| April | 22° | 33° | 11 mm | 2 | 71% | 64% | 43° | 12° |
| May | 23° | 34° | 39 mm | 3 | 72% | 54% | 46° | 13° |
| June | 24° | 33° | 157 mm | 8 | 79% | 31% | 43° | 15° |
| July | 24° | 32° | 141 mm | 8 | 84% | 26% | 40° | 14° |
| August | 23° | 32° | 202 mm | 10 | 84% | 25% | 39° | 15° |
| September | 23° | 32° | 313 mm | 12 | 84% | 21% | 38° | 16° |
| October | 22° | 31° | 349 mm | 11 | 83% | 30% | 38° | 14° |
| November | 21° | 28° | 220 mm | 8 | 85% | 42% | 36° | 12° |
| December | 19° | 28° | 66 mm | 6 | 86% | 43% | 36° | 7° |
Station: COATZACOALCOS VER., 21 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1975–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Minatitlán climate questions
How much rain does Minatitlán get?
Minatitlán gets 1603 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 80 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Minatitlán?
October is the wettest month in Minatitlán, with 349 mm. April is the driest, with 11 mm.
How many rainy days does Minatitlán have a year?
Minatitlán has about 80 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Minatitlán?
May is the warmest month in Minatitlán, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Minatitlán?
January is the coldest month in Minatitlán, with an average low of 18°C.
What is the record high temperature in Minatitlán?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Minatitlán station is 46°C, set on May 9, 2019. The record low is 7°C, on December 15, 1990.
What is the sunniest month in Minatitlán?
March is the sunniest month in Minatitlán, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest.