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Veracruz in March

March is one of the best months to visit Veracruz: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 78°F and about a 18% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in March. Beaches are typically busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).

Typical dayA-1st of 12 months
Highs / water80°FSea 78°F
Rain chance18%on a given day
SeaweedVery lowtypical year
CrowdsBusyCollege & school spring break
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Veracruz month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

February: A- · March: A- · April: A-. The best months are usually February, March and April, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Veracruz in March

Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical MarSeaweedThis week
Tecolutla Beach HotelsAVery lowSatCSunCMonC+TueCWedB-
Boca del Río ResortsA-Very lowSatCSunB-MonC-TueC-WedB-
Hotel MocamboA-Very lowSatCSunB-MonC-TueC-WedB-
Costa Esmeralda Beach ResortsA-Very lowSatB-SunB-MonCTueCWedB
Chachalacas Beach HotelsA-Very lowSatD+SunC+MonD+TueC-WedC+
Tuxpan Beach HotelsA-Very lowSatCSunC+MonC-TueCWedB
Playa Miramar HotelsBVery lowSatCSunCMonCTueB+WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

How it compares

Veracruz is among the best-graded beach destinations in March. Every destination in March.

Questions

Is March a good time to visit Veracruz?
March is one of the best months to visit Veracruz: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 78°F and about a 18% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in March. Beaches are typically busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).
How warm is Veracruz in March?
Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 78°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is there sargassum in Veracruz in March?
In a typical year seaweed is very low in March. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is March hurricane season in Veracruz?
No. Storm risk is very low in March.
How crowded is Veracruz in March?
Typically busy, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. The quietest months are usually February and September.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 7 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.