Chiapas, Mexico
Cantela
Cantela is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 914 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now20°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population–
Local time18:19
17.04° N, 92.15° WElevation 914 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month226mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cantela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:3911 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous81% · Moonrise 21:01Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month13°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
297 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
65 mm of rain
Weather in Cantela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%
Today29 Oct26°16°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct27°17°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct27°15°
Sun1 Nov27°15°1.4 mm
Mon2 Nov24°19°3.1 mm
Tue3 Nov29°18°2.1 mm
Wed4 Nov30°16°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov25°18°9 mm
Fri6 Nov23°17°10.3 mm
Sat7 Nov25°15°
When to go to Cantela
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 | 65 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 56 | 51 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 61 | 64 | 65 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 13° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 70 | 65 | 72 | 141 | 305 | 260 | 297 | 368 | 226 | 140 | 105 |
| Wet days | 14 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 14 |
What's on in Cantela
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 Cantela
Earthquakes around Cantela
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days8magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195023magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 142 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 120 km
6.3Villaflores 19 km ↘1983 · 149 km
6.1Tila 5 km →1954 · 37 km
Towns and villages around Cantela
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tunapaz0.6 kmBatzel Cantelá0.7 kmSan Pedro Tiya'Altón1.9 kmNahbil1.9 kmJoybé2 kmJoibe2.1 kmXexaljá2.2 kmPuente Cantelá2.3 kmYaxteljá2.3 kmJol Chalha2.4 kmJalalal 1ra. Sección2.4 kmSoteel2.5 kmTemó2.8 kmLas Limas2.8 kmXaquilá2.8 kmJol Yaxtelhá3.2 kmCh'Entikilha3.3 kmSepeltón3.3 kmChichabanteljá3.5 kmLamaltza3.7 kmYaltajtic3.9 kmUxyoquet3.9 kmBachajón4 kmLa Estancia4.1 kmTicantelhá4.1 kmBelén4.2 kmNaviteel4.3 kmBaquelteel4.4 kmBahtzibiltic4.5 kmBaminas4.6 kmNa-Chij4.8 kmPataliljá4.9 kmChi'Jtontik5 kmLa Primavera5 kmK'Antajtik5.1 kmAlan-Cacualha5.1 kmBamukul-Ha5.2 kmElemuxil5.2 kmUjcayil5.2 kmCh'Achab5.3 kmXotxotjá las Canchas5.3 kmChico Cacateel5.3 kmCuxuljá5.5 kmBanacaxá5.5 kmGuadalupe Tzajalucum5.6 kmElemuchil5.6 kmSegunda Palma5.7 kmJucutón5.7 kmSegundo Jolamaltzac5.8 kmJulbajpimil5.8 kmMojchum5.8 kmXexal5.9 kmMaj Chum6 kmEl Bambú6.1 kmSan Mateo Nahtil Cruz las Conchitas6.1 kmLemlajantón6.1 kmEl Refugio (General Lázaro Cárdenas)6.1 kmTiaquil6.2 kmEl Carmelito6.2 kmYetalmap6.2 kmEl Refugio6.2 kmJol Cantelá6.3 kmCentro Majchum6.5 kmMonte Azul6.5 kmEl Chich6.5 kmChalamchem6.8 kmSan Antonio6.8 kmColoquiljá6.9 kmSan José7 kmTaniyal7 kmCacualá Zotetic7 kmCololteel7 kmSan Martín Cruztón7 kmGemel7.2 kmNuevo Jotoaquil7.2 kmSamaria Jol-Ach' Aleljá7.2 kmTok'Ob7.3 kmSanto Tomás7.4 kmPoquil7.4 kmBatzel Pamalhá7.5 km
Places near Cantela
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cantela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cantela.
What is the hottest month in Cantela?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Cantela?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cantela?
August is the wettest month with about 297 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.