Chiapas, Mexico
Chacantel
Chacantel is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 905 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now21°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population10
Local time10:18
16.94° N, 91.97° WElevation 905 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month219mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chacantel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4311 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:18Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
268 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
59 mm of rain
Weather in Chacantel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 96%
Today22 Oct24°18°11.9 mm
Fri23 Oct24°16°3 mm
Sat24 Oct26°14°
Sun25 Oct26°15°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°16°
Tue27 Oct26°14°
Wed28 Oct25°16°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°14°
Fri30 Oct26°15°
Sat31 Oct25°18°3.5 mm
When to go to Chacantel
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 | 63 | 76 | 74 | 69 | 49 | 46 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 59 | 62 | 63 |
| High | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 60 | 59 | 69 | 144 | 296 | 236 | 268 | 351 | 219 | 138 | 89 |
| Wet days | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
What's on in Chacantel
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 Chacantel
Earthquakes around Chacantel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195025magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 116 km
6.1Tila 5 km →1954 · 58 km
5.8Nuevo León 5 km ↑2025 · 77 km
5.8Acala 8 km ←2003 · 107 km
Towns and villages around Chacantel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Santa Margarita1 kmLa Azuleta1.5 kmSanta María1.7 kmNuevo Rosario1.8 kmPeña Blanca2 kmEl Naranjo2.2 kmSan Andrés2.2 kmLa Palma2.4 kmPejtaj2.4 kmQuexil2.5 kmCampo Alegre2.6 kmNuevo Guadalupe2.7 kmSan Martín2.8 kmCinculuz2.8 kmNuevo Egipto3 kmNuevo Egipto (Pantelá)3 kmNuevo Oxchuc3.7 kmReparosan3.8 kmEl Milagro4 kmCorazón de María4 kmSan Miguel el Grande4.2 kmSan José Verapaz4.2 kmPalmira4.3 kmLa Libertad4.3 kmLa Ilusión4.3 kmSan Isidro4.3 kmSan Antonio Porvenir4.5 kmLa Escondida4.7 km8 de Agosto4.8 kmSanta Elena4.8 kmGracias a Dios4.8 kmLos Lirios4.9 kmLas Azucenas4.9 kmBalaxte4.9 kmAxhin5 kmSan Isidro5.1 kmSanto Tomás Axín5.1 kmEl Ojo de Agua5.2 kmLa Puerta5.2 kmEl Trapichito5.3 km5 de Mayo5.4 kmSan Miguel5.5 kmLos Laureles5.5 kmLomut5.5 kmLas Conchitas5.6 kmSanta Cruz5.7 kmEl Mango5.7 kmSanto Domingo5.7 kmSanto Tomás5.8 kmLa Esperanza5.9 kmEl Carmen5.9 kmSan Martín6.1 kmEl Chamizal6.1 kmSanta Teresa6.1 kmArtículo Veintisiete6.2 kmSan Juanito6.3 kmGuadalupe Uno6.3 kmEl Santuario6.3 kmEl Retiro6.4 kmNuevo Paraíso6.5 kmNueva Esperanza6.5 kmEl Paraíso6.6 kmSanto Tomás6.6 kmBuenavista6.8 kmEl Porvenir6.8 kmLa Escondida7 kmEl Mirador7 kmSanta Teresa7.1 kmGuadalupe Victoria7.1 kmArrozal7.1 kmBuenavista7.1 kmNazaret7.2 kmCampo Redondo7.2 kmEl Chuvish (El Chuvín)7.4 kmLa Reforma7.4 kmEl Rosalito7.5 kmLequilum7.5 kmEl Carmen7.5 kmLos Quinichez7.6 kmEl Recuerdo7.6 km
Places near Chacantel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chacantel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chacantel.
What is the hottest month in Chacantel?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chacantel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chacantel?
August is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.