Chiapas, Mexico
Candelaria
Candelaria is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 708 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:33
16.26° N, 93.40° WElevation 708 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month117mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Candelaria at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 17:4911 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:24Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month18°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
264 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
4 mm of rain
Weather in Candelaria
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct26°20°4.7 mm
Fri23 Oct26°17°
Sat24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct27°18°
Mon26 Oct27°17°
Tue27 Oct27°16°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°19°
Thu29 Oct26°17°
Fri30 Oct27°17°
Sat31 Oct26°18°
When to go to Candelaria
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 76 | 70 | 58 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 52 | 63 | 81 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 116 | 263 | 268 | 264 | 270 | 117 | 25 | 8 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 5 |
What's on in Candelaria
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Candelaria
Earthquakes around Candelaria
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days21magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950138magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record38within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.2Pijijiapan 105 km ↙2017 · 148 km
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 65 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 108 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 57 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Candelaria?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Candelaria.
What is the hottest month in Candelaria?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Candelaria?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Candelaria?
August is the wettest month with about 264 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.