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Chelem
Dzibilchantún National Park
Dzibilchantún National Park
Yucatán, Mexico

Chelem

Chelem is a village in Yucatán, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,862 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,862
Local time14:50
21.27° N, 89.74° WElevation 1 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code97336
The year in Chelemweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chelem at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in May

Coolest month21°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

105 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

18 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

September

Weather in Chelem

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 25 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct27°26°2.2 mm
Fri23 Oct26°24°2.9 mm
Sat24 Oct27°27°
Sun25 Oct27°25°
Mon26 Oct27°24°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct28°27°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°26°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°27°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°27°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°26°1 mm

When to go to Chelem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score787683683846464543525868
High25°26°26°29°34°29°30°30°30°29°27°27°
Low21°22°23°24°21°27°27°27°26°26°24°21°
Rain (mm)3021182045136106105132833732
Wet days98571119222523181411
Sea24°24°25°26°26°27°27°28°28°28°26°25°

What's on in Chelem

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

Monuments and museums in Chelem

All monuments

Outdoors around Chelem

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

El CorchitoViewpoints
2 km

Nature around Chelem

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 Chelem

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Chelem

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

Chelem from above

Postal code

97336

Getting to Chelem

Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMID
39 km
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International AirportCPE
180 km
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQO
249 km

Places near Chelem

Places with a climate like Chelem

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chelem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chelem.
What is the hottest month in Chelem?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Chelem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chelem?
August is the wettest month with about 105 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chelem?
The sea is warmest in September at about 28°C and coolest in January at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Chelem?
The postal code of Chelem is 97336.