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Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz gets 1134 mm of precipitation a year over about 76 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 15°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 25°C in January to 34°C in June. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 16° | 26° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 21° | 32° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 21° | 31° |
How much rain does Poza Rica de Hidalgo get?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo gets 1134 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 76 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 66% of Mexico.
September is the wettest month, with 282 mm. March is the driest, with 15 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 33 days, to May 31, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Poza Rica de Hidalgo got 1369 mm of rain, against a normal of 1134 mm for those months. June 2026 had the most, with 315 mm.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather by month
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in January
In January, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 32°C (2017) and the record low is 3°C (2010). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in February
In February, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 33°C (1990) and the record low is 6°C (2011).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in March
In March, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2013) and the record low is 8°C (2002).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in April
In April, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 12°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in May
In May, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 40°C (2021) and the record low is 11°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in June
In June, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 132 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (1998) and the record low is 14°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in July
In July, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 121 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 17°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in August
In August, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 121 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in September
In September, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 282 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1979) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in October
In October, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 250 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (1982) and the record low is 13°C (1983).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in November
In November, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (2015) and the record low is 7°C (2018).
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather in December
In December, Poza Rica de Hidalgo averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 32°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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo
May is the sunniest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 27%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 37% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Poza Rica de Hidalgo is cloudier than 95% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in May at 77%.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has about 78 days a year above 32°C. Poza Rica de Hidalgo is cooler than 58% of Mexico.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo weather records
These records cover TUXPAN.VER. during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Poza Rica de Hidalgo station is 43°C, on June 16, 1998. The coldest is -1°C, on December 24, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 270 mm of precipitation, on June 21, 2013.
23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Poza Rica de Hidalgo
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 16°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 21°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 21°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 25° | 22 mm | 5 | 83% | 27% | 32° | 3° |
| February | 17° | 27° | 17 mm | 4 | 82% | 36% | 33° | 6° |
| March | 18° | 29° | 15 mm | 4 | 80% | 39% | 39° | 8° |
| April | 21° | 32° | 22 mm | 3 | 78% | 37% | 41° | 12° |
| May | 23° | 34° | 43 mm | 4 | 77% | 46% | 40° | 11° |
| June | 24° | 34° | 132 mm | 7 | 78% | 38% | 43° | 14° |
| July | 24° | 33° | 121 mm | 9 | 78% | 34% | 39° | 17° |
| August | 24° | 34° | 121 mm | 7 | 77% | 39% | 39° | 16° |
| September | 23° | 33° | 282 mm | 12 | 79% | 35% | 39° | 16° |
| October | 21° | 31° | 250 mm | 10 | 80% | 33% | 37° | 13° |
| November | 18° | 28° | 86 mm | 7 | 84% | 38% | 34° | 7° |
| December | 16° | 26° | 22 mm | 5 | 84% | 37% | 32° | -1° |
Station: TUXPAN.VER., 47 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2026; 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.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo climate questions
How much rain does Poza Rica de Hidalgo get?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo gets 1134 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 76 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
September is the wettest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, with 282 mm. March is the driest, with 15 mm.
How many rainy days does Poza Rica de Hidalgo have a year?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has about 76 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
May is the warmest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
January is the coldest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, with an average low of 15°C.
What is the record high temperature in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, the record high at the Poza Rica de Hidalgo station is 43°C, set on June 16, 1998. The record low is -1°C, on December 24, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
May is the sunniest month in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.
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