San Juan de Ulúa
Veracruz, Mexico
San Juan de Ulúa is a stone fortress, museum, and monument in Veracruz. It is part of the Centro histórico de Veracruz and was commissioned by the Spanish Empire.
Planning a visit
The site is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. Admission costs M$48. Visitors can reach the location via General Heriberto Jara International Airport, which is 10 km away. San Juan de Ulúa is located 316 km from Mexico City.
Weather in Veracruz varies throughout the year. The warmest months are April through June, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 31 °C. The wettest period occurs between June and September, when rainfall is highest and rainy days can number up to 30 per month. For drier conditions, February and March have lower rainfall amounts, around 14 mm, while January and December also see relatively low precipitation levels.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 366 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 51 | 239 | 366 | 323 | 307 | 144 | 49 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
