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Veracruz Weather in May

Veracruz in May

The short of it: Veracruz in May averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 22° · rain 52 mm · daylight 13 h 2 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Veracruz brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 22°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 2 min in mid-May, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Veracruz runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Las Amapolas, 7 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Veracruz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 35 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 2 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Las AmapolasVeracruz7 km WSW35°22°46 mm
Los TorrentesVeracruz8 km WNW35°22°44 mm
Valente DiazVeracruz8 km WSW35°22°43 mm
Fraccionamiento Costa DoradaVeracruz8 km WNW35°22°44 mm
OasisVeracruz8 km WNW35°22°44 mm
Boca del RioVeracruz9 km SSE34°22°48 mm
Fraccionamiento Geovillas los PinosVeracruz10 km WNW35°22°46 mm
Fraccionamiento Arboledas San RamónVeracruz10 km S34°22°47 mm

The Almanac · Veracruz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Veracruz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°21 mm14 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°17°12 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
March31°19°19 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April33°21°17 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
May35°22°52 mm12 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
June35°23°267 mm12 km/h13 h 17 min✦
July35°22°211 mm11 km/h13 h 11 min✦
August35°22°280 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦
September34°22°348 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦
October33°21°200 mm14 km/h11 h 40 min✦
November31°19°82 mm14 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦
December29°17°24 mm14 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Veracruz in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Veracruz in May?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Veracruz?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Veracruz in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 59 min in December to 13 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Veracruz in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Veracruz in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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