When to go · Veracruz

Veracruz in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, cooler); Carnival in February). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Mexico overall
Prices: Medium; Mexico overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, cooler); Carnival in February). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

VeracruzHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall: Medium
Prices · Mexico overall: Medium

Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Veracruz, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
May: 6
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry, cooler); Carnival in February). Across Mexico: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

January: Inside Veracruz's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler); Carnival in February.

Veracruz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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