AI-generatedVeracruz at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 1,141 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Veracruz
Veracruz has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Veracruz is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1818:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:47 · evening 17:33–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:16–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Veracruz in October?
In October, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 127 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Veracruz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:18 – 18:02
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %18 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Veracruz
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.6 – 29.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Veracruz ranges from 23.3 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in May. From September to October the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.4° | 22.5° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.3° | 22.1° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.1° | 22.7° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.6° | 24.6° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.8° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.5° | 27.6° | 29.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 25.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 24.0° | 25.6° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Veracruz
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Veracruz, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Veracruz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Veracruz: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Veracruz has about 16 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Veracruz
How breezy and how cloudy Veracruz is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Veracruz typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Veracruz: variable cloud, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Veracruz
How often the day gets hot in Veracruz (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Veracruz has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Veracruz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 299 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 87 | 25° | 19° | 23.4° | 5.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 26° | 19° | 23.3° | 6.4 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 29° | 21° | 24.1° | 7.0 h | 4 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 31° | 23° | 25.6° | 7.8 h | 4 | 22 |
| MayMay | 55 | 32° | 25° | 27.5° | 8.0 h | 9 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 31° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.8 h | 22 | 202 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 7.7 h | 23 | 210 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 30° | 24° | 29.7° | 7.6 h | 23 | 190 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 30° | 24° | 29.6° | 6.5 h | 23 | 218 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 28° | 23° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 16 | 127 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 27° | 21° | 26.6° | 6.1 h | 9 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 26° | 20° | 24.7° | 5.4 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
19.18° N, 96.14° W · 15 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Veracruz
The best time to visit Veracruz is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 218 mm.
Veracruz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Veracruz in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 25–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Veracruz in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 106 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Veracruz for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Veracruz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Veracruz: score 91 against 60. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in February. February has 13 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 91better |
| Day high | 28° | 26° |
| Night low | 23° | 19° |
| Sea | 28.5° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 6.4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 127 mm | 14 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Veracruz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January25° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In January, Veracruz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in January91February26° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In February, Veracruz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in February84March29° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In March, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in March72April31° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In April, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in April55May32° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in May42June31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 202 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in June46July30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In July, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 210 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in July45August30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 190 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in August46September30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In September, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 218 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in September60October28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Veracruz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 127 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in October80November27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In November, Veracruz is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Veracruz.
Veracruz in November86December26° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In December, Veracruz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Veracruz.
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Veracruz vs. Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
In October Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs. 60). During the day Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza is 7 °C cooler than Veracruz. Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Veracruz | Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 21° |
| Sea | 29° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Veracruz ranks 21 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 5Guanajuato24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
- 21VeracruzThis page28°29°60
Planning a trip to Veracruz
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Veracruz in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Veracruz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,730 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Veracruz lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Veracruz
When is the best time to visit Veracruz?
The best time to visit Veracruz is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Veracruz?
The sea temperature in Veracruz ranges from 23.3 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Veracruz in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Veracruz?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Veracruz?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 218 mm. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Veracruz get?
Veracruz gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Veracruz in?
Veracruz uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Veracruz?
A nonstop flight from London to Veracruz takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,730 km.
When is hurricane season in Veracruz?
Veracruz lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Veracruz?
Veracruz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 52, Summer holidays 45, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 87.
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