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Chiapas, Mexico

Chanal

Chanal is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,084 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,533 (2020). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population9,533
Local time08:31
16.66° N, 92.26° WElevation 2,084 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code29440
The year in Chanalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month164mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chanal at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in April

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

248 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

42 mm of rain

Weather in Chanal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°13°11.8 mm
Fri23 Oct19°8°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct19°9°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct19°7°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°8°
Tue27 Oct20°3°
Wed28 Oct19°7°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°6°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°7°
Sat31 Oct20°8°

When to go to Chanal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score647782846151545452576164
High18°20°22°22°22°20°20°20°20°19°18°18°
Low8°9°9°11°12°12°12°12°12°11°10°9°
Rain (mm)464247701733032032482991648469
Wet days1510871624232927231814

What's on in Chanal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Chanal

Nature in Mexico

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chanal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chanal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 131 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 76 km
6.4Jaltenango de la Paz 27 km ←1996 · 119 km
6.3Villaflores 17 km ↓1984 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Chanal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Chanal from above

Postal code

29440

Getting to Chanal

Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
83 km
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
160 km
Tapachula International AirportTAP
208 km

Places near Chanal

Places with a climate like Chanal

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chanal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chanal.
What is the hottest month in Chanal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Chanal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chanal?
August is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chanal?
The postal code of Chanal is 29440.