Chiapas, Mexico
Chitija
Chitija is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 1,617 m above sea level. It has a population of about 351. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population351
Local time14:30
16.26° N, 92.04° WElevation 1,617 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month138mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chitija at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4211 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:34Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in April
Coolest month12°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
223 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
20 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 10 km
Weather in Chitija
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 55%
Today24 Oct22°14°
Sun25 Oct22°12°
Mon26 Oct23°10°
Tue27 Oct24°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct23°15°1 mm
Thu29 Oct24°11°
Fri30 Oct24°14°
Sat31 Oct24°15°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov24°14°
Mon2 Nov23°15°3 mm
When to go to Chitija
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 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 77 | 60 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 59 | 64 | 73 |
| High | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° |
| Low | 11° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 24 | 25 | 44 | 148 | 278 | 181 | 223 | 268 | 138 | 43 | 31 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
What's on in Chitija
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chitija
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chitija
Earthquakes around Chitija
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days22magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195069magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 51 km
6.4Pijijiapan 22 km ↓2002 · 144 km
6.4Pijijiapan 17 km ↘2001 · 138 km
6.4Jaltenango de la Paz 27 km ←1996 · 111 km
Towns and villages around Chitija
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cajcam1.2 kmPrimero de Mayo2.5 kmPozo Nuevo2.8 kmSan Antonio Z4 kmNinguno4.6 kmTres Arbolitos5.2 kmSan José Yocnajab5.2 kmYocnajab el Rosario5.2 kmGuadalupe Quistaj5.4 kmSanta Ana las Palmas5.7 kmCash6.3 kmSan Vicente el Rosario6.4 kmJusnajal6.5 kmCanalum6.6 kmLa Tapadera6.7 kmCerrito Norte6.9 kmLa Aurora (Quinta María Cristina)6.9 kmSan Miguel Tinajab7.1 kmSan Antonio el Milagro7.3 kmEl Prado7.3 kmSan José el Arenal7.5 kmPlaya Linda7.5 kmChichimá 27 de Junio7.5 kmMiguel de la Madrid7.6 kmSan Vicente Buenavista7.6 kmSan Antonio Tres Ocotes8 kmSan Antonio Copalar Segunda Sección8 kmMiravalle8.1 kmSan Antonio Copalar 2da. Sección8.1 kmSan Isidro Tinajab8.1 kmEl Sabinal8.3 kmLos Sabinos8.4 kmEl Ocote8.5 kmSeñor del Pozo8.6 kmVillahermosa Yaluma8.9 kmChichimá Acapetahua8.9 kmLos Sabinos9 kmLos Pinos9.1 kmRío Grande9.3 kmMariano N. Ruiz9.3 kmJuan Sabines Guerrero9.4 kmLos Mangos9.5 kmLos Laureles9.6 kmPamalá9.7 kmSanto Domingo de las Granadas9.7 kmLas Bugambilias (Los Mangos)9.9 kmBelisario Domínguez10 kmSan Juan Copalar10 kmSan Rafael Jocom10 kmLos Riegos10 kmSan Francisco el Rincón10 kmSamana10 kmSan Rafael10 kmLa Esperanza11 kmLos Sauces (San Vicente Ojo de Agua)11 kmJatón Chacaljemel11 kmComitán11 kmGuadalupe Chichima11 kmCamino Blanco11 kmSan Pedro11 kmInfonavit11 kmCorrala11 kmChujalá11 kmEl Valle11 kmChichimá Jatón11 kmMiguel Alemán11 kmPrimero de Mayo11 kmQuija12 kmEl Porvenir12 kmRosarito12 kmSolferín12 kmChichimá Sabinal12 kmRefugio Chichimá12 kmSan Francisco las Norias12 kmSan Rafael12 kmEl Tuilaíto Punta de Diamante13 kmLázaro Cárdenas13 kmSan Rafael Chacaljemel13 kmNueva Era Comiteca13 kmLa Cueva13 km
Places near Chitija
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chitija?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitija.
What is the hottest month in Chitija?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitija?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitija?
August is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.