Best time to visit Veracruz
The best time to visit Veracruz is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B- and B-). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are February and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Veracruz month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 74°F | 74°F | 24% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| February | A- | 75°F | 75°F | 16% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| March | A- | 80°F | 78°F | 18% | Very low | Busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 83°F | 80°F | 23% | Very low | Busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 88°F | 83°F | 28% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 88°F | 84°F | 59% | Low | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B- | 86°F | 85°F | 68% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| August | B- | 87°F | 86°F | 62% | Moderate | Very busy | Moderate |
| September | B- | 86°F | 87°F | 66% | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 84°F | 84°F | 44% | Low | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 80°F | 81°F | 40% | Very low | Moderate | Very low |
| December | A- | 76°F | 78°F | 31% | Very low | Busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 7 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Veracruz
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Tecolutla Beach Hotels Feb A-SatCSunCMonC+TueCWedB-
- Boca del Río Resorts Feb A-SatCSunB-MonC-TueC-WedB-
- Hotel Mocambo Feb A-SatCSunB-MonC-TueC-WedB-
- Chachalacas Beach Hotels Feb A-SatD+SunC+MonD+TueC-WedC+
- Costa Esmeralda Beach Resorts Feb A-SatB-SunB-MonCTueCWedB
- Tuxpan Beach Hotels Feb A-SatCSunC+MonC-TueCWedB
- Playa Miramar Hotels Feb B-SatCSunCMonCTueB+WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Veracruz?
- The best time to visit Veracruz is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B- and B-). Seaweed is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are February and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Veracruz?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in July, August and September and lightest in January and February. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Veracruz?
- Crowds are usually lightest in February and September and heaviest in July and August (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Veracruz?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Veracruz?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 74°F).