Chiapas, Mexico
Chapala
Chapala is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:32
15.39° N, 93.09° WElevation 10 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month304mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chapala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:4811 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:22Next 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 month25°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
432 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
August
Weather in Chapala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct31°26°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct31°25°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct31°25°
Sun25 Oct31°25°
Mon26 Oct31°24°
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct31°23°
Thu29 Oct31°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°
When to go to Chapala
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 | 72 | 73 | 68 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 43 | 48 | 71 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 203 | 404 | 368 | 432 | 525 | 304 | 62 | 10 |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 14 | 4 |
| Sea | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
What's on in Chapala
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 Chapala
Earthquakes around Chapala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days25magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950343magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.2Pijijiapan 105 km ↙2017 · 96 km
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 92 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 114 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 88 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chapala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapala.
What is the hottest month in Chapala?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapala?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapala?
August is the wettest month with about 432 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chapala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 31°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.