Monthly climate guide
Veracruz weather in January
January in Veracruz is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and night-time lows near 18°C (64°F). The month usually brings about 43 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- January sits in Veracruz's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 68% less rain than Veracruz's average.
- Veracruz is usually about 4°C warmer than Xalapa, 90 km away, in January.
- It's humid — around 78% — so the heat feels heavier.
January is typically Veracruz's coolest month.
Avg high
25°C
78°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
43 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Veracruz weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 78°F | 18°C / 64°F | 43 mm | 78% | 60% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 20 mm | 75% | 51% |
| March | 31°C / 87°F | 21°C / 69°F | 39 mm | 70% | 48% |
| April | 34°C / 93°F | 23°C / 74°F | 38 mm | 65% | 50% |
| May | 34°C / 93°F | 25°C / 76°F | 82 mm | 69% | 56% |
| June | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 242 mm | 78% | 62% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 76°F | 239 mm | 81% | 59% |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 283 mm | 82% | 57% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 76°F | 318 mm | 84% | 67% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 190 mm | 83% | 58% |
| November | 26°C / 80°F | 20°C / 69°F | 102 mm | 83% | 55% |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 66°F | 40 mm | 81% | 53% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Veracruz?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Veracruz →Other Mexico cities in January
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Veracruz in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Veracruz?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Veracruz, with highs around 25°C and about 43 mm of rain.
How warm is Veracruz in January?
Average highs are about 25°C (78°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Veracruz in January?
Veracruz typically gets around 43 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Veracruz (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.