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Veracruz, 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 Veracruz, Veracruz?
Veracruz, Veracruz gets 1451 mm of precipitation a year over about 82 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 18°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Veracruz, Veracruz has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 26°C in January to 32°C in May. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 18° | 27° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 22° | 31° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 31° |
How much rain does Veracruz get?
Veracruz gets 1451 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 82 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 72% of Mexico.
September is the wettest month, with 326 mm. February is the driest, with 11 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 63 days, to May 28, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Veracruz got 1055 mm of rain, against a normal of 1451 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 369 mm.
Veracruz weather by month
Veracruz weather in January
In January, Veracruz averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 35°C (2017) and the record low is 10°C (1996). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Veracruz weather in February
In February, Veracruz averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 10°C (2022).
Veracruz weather in March
In March, Veracruz averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (2003) and the record low is 13°C (2013).
Veracruz weather in April
In April, Veracruz averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 41°C (2015) and the record low is 11°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in May
In May, Veracruz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in June
In June, Veracruz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 191 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in July
In July, Veracruz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 281 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 15°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in August
In August, Veracruz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 291 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in September
In September, Veracruz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 326 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 16°C (2026).
Veracruz weather in October
In October, Veracruz averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 163 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2026) and the record low is 12°C (1984).
Veracruz weather in November
In November, Veracruz averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (1983) and the record low is 11°C (2011).
Veracruz weather in December
In December, Veracruz averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (2018) and the record low is 8°C (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Veracruz
March is the sunniest month in Veracruz, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest, at 31%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 47% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Veracruz is cloudier than 72% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in August at 80% and is lowest in April at 68%.
Veracruz has about 56 days a year above 32°C. Veracruz is cooler than 64% of Mexico.
Veracruz weather records
These records cover HACIENDA YLANG YLANG VERACRUZ during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Veracruz station is 41°C, on May 18, 2024. The coldest is 8°C, on December 25, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 277 mm of precipitation, on October 5, 2005.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Veracruz
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 19°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 31°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 31°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° | 19 mm | 3 | 75% | 45% | 35° | 10° |
| February | 19° | 27° | 11 mm | 2 | 71% | 59% | 37° | 10° |
| March | 21° | 29° | 13 mm | 2 | 69% | 63% | 41° | 13° |
| April | 23° | 31° | 18 mm | 2 | 68% | 59% | 41° | 11° |
| May | 24° | 32° | 47 mm | 3 | 68% | 57% | 41° | 14° |
| June | 24° | 32° | 191 mm | 11 | 75% | 36% | 39° | 14° |
| July | 23° | 32° | 281 mm | 14 | 78% | 36% | 38° | 15° |
| August | 24° | 32° | 291 mm | 14 | 80% | 37% | 39° | 16° |
| September | 23° | 32° | 326 mm | 15 | 79% | 31% | 38° | 16° |
| October | 23° | 31° | 163 mm | 9 | 74% | 36% | 36° | 12° |
| November | 21° | 29° | 68 mm | 6 | 75% | 50% | 34° | 11° |
| December | 19° | 28° | 22 mm | 3 | 75% | 51% | 36° | 8° |
Station: HACIENDA YLANG YLANG VERACRUZ, 4 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.
Veracruz climate questions
How much rain does Veracruz get?
Veracruz gets 1451 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 82 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Veracruz?
September is the wettest month in Veracruz, with 326 mm. February is the driest, with 11 mm.
How many rainy days does Veracruz have a year?
Veracruz has about 82 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Veracruz?
May is the warmest month in Veracruz, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in Veracruz?
January is the coldest month in Veracruz, with an average low of 18°C.
What is the record high temperature in Veracruz?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, the record high at the Veracruz station is 41°C, set on May 18, 2024. The record low is 8°C, on December 25, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Veracruz?
March is the sunniest month in Veracruz, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Veracruz?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.