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Orizaba, Veracruz Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Orizaba, Veracruz?
Orizaba, Veracruz gets 1177 mm of precipitation a year over about 107 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).
Mediterranean climate
Orizaba, Veracruz has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 23°C in January to 29°C in April. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 10° | 24° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 14° | 28° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 16° | 27° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14° | 25° |
How much rain does Orizaba get?
Orizaba gets 1177 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 107 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 90% of Mexico.
August is the wettest month, with 236 mm. January is the driest, with 17 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 33 days, to June 9, 2024.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Orizaba got 1303 mm of rain, against a normal of 1177 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 644 mm.
Orizaba weather by month
Orizaba weather in January
In January, Orizaba averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (1986). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in February
In February, Orizaba averages a high of 25°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 1°C (1987). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in March
In March, Orizaba averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 37°C (2022) and the record low is 0°C (1985). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in April
In April, Orizaba averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 3°C (1987).
Orizaba weather in May
In May, Orizaba averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (1988).
Orizaba weather in June
In June, Orizaba averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 200 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (1982).
Orizaba weather in July
In July, Orizaba averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 175 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (1989).
Orizaba weather in August
In August, Orizaba averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 236 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 34°C (2026) and the record low is 7°C (1994).
Orizaba weather in September
In September, Orizaba averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 217 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 33°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (1982). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in October
In October, Orizaba averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 128 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (1984) and the record low is 6°C (1999). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in November
In November, Orizaba averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (1990) and the record low is 0°C (1993). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Orizaba weather in December
In December, Orizaba averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is -1°C (1989). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Orizaba
March is the sunniest month in Orizaba, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest, at 22%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 37% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Orizaba is cloudier than 94% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in November at 86% and is lowest in July at 78%.
Orizaba has about 9 days a year above 32°C. Orizaba is cooler than 93% of Mexico.
Orizaba weather records
These records cover ORIZABA during 1975–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Orizaba station is 39°C, on May 5, 2026. The coldest is -1°C, on January 15, 1986.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 213 mm of precipitation, on September 29, 2026.
30 all-time records have been set at the station since 1975.
The best time to visit Orizaba
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 10°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 14°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 15°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 23° | 17 mm | 5 | 84% | 38% | 32° | -1° |
| February | 11° | 25° | 19 mm | 5 | 82% | 50% | 37° | 1° |
| March | 12° | 27° | 20 mm | 4 | 79% | 53% | 37° | 0° |
| April | 14° | 28° | 29 mm | 6 | 79% | 48% | 38° | 3° |
| May | 16° | 28° | 72 mm | 9 | 79% | 46% | 39° | 8° |
| June | 16° | 27° | 200 mm | 14 | 80% | 28% | 38° | 9° |
| July | 15° | 27° | 175 mm | 14 | 78% | 31% | 37° | 8° |
| August | 15° | 27° | 236 mm | 16 | 79% | 30% | 34° | 7° |
| September | 16° | 26° | 217 mm | 14 | 82% | 22% | 33° | 8° |
| October | 14° | 26° | 128 mm | 11 | 83% | 24% | 34° | 6° |
| November | 12° | 24° | 45 mm | 6 | 86% | 34% | 33° | 0° |
| December | 11° | 23° | 20 mm | 4 | 85% | 40% | 33° | -1° |
Station: ORIZABA, 0 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.
Orizaba climate questions
How much rain does Orizaba get?
Orizaba gets 1177 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 107 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Orizaba?
August is the wettest month in Orizaba, with 236 mm. January is the driest, with 17 mm.
How many rainy days does Orizaba have a year?
Orizaba has about 107 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Orizaba?
April is the warmest month in Orizaba, with an average high of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Orizaba?
January is the coldest month in Orizaba, with an average low of 9°C.
What is the record high temperature in Orizaba?
Within the available 1975–2026 station history, the record high at the Orizaba station is 39°C, set on May 5, 2026. The record low is -1°C, on January 15, 1986.
What is the sunniest month in Orizaba?
March is the sunniest month in Orizaba, with estimated sunshine of 53% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Orizaba?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.