Guerrero, Mexico
Copala
Copala is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,839 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population6,839
Local time10:35
16.61° N, 98.98° WElevation 49 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month155mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Copala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:31 · 18:1111 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
283 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
August
Weather in Copala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct30°26°4.1 mm
Fri23 Oct30°25°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°26°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°
When to go to Copala
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 | 76 | 75 | 67 | 49 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 45 | 72 | 76 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 274 | 232 | 283 | 312 | 155 | 15 | 8 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
What's on in Copala
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 Copala
Earthquakes around Copala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950230magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record109within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Acalmani 5 km ↘1957 · 51 km
7.4Cuajinicuilapa 20 km →2012 · 81 km
7.4Juchitán 18 km ↑1995 · 45 km
7.3Santiago Jamiltepec 30 km ↑1968 · 131 km
Tropical storms · Copala
TSTropical Storm Boris (2026)85 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Mario (2025)69 km · 65 km/hC4Hurricane Erick (2025)65 km · 120 km/hC3Hurricane John (2024)8 km · 194 km/hC5Hurricane Otis (2023)88 km · 269 km/hTSTropical Storm Carlotta (2018)60 km · 102 km/hC1Hurricane Max (2017)24 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Trudy (2014)22 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Dora (2005)96 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Lester (2004)51 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Carlos (2003)100 km · 83 km/h
Towns and villages around Copala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Apozahualco1 kmColonia el Maguey1.2 kmEl Manguito1.6 kmSan José1.8 kmEl Manguito Dos [Taller de Block]2.2 kmSan Francisco2.2 kmEl Zapatero2.6 kmEl Draguito3 kmEl Crucero de la Fortuna4.7 kmPalizada4.7 kmLa Impulsora4.7 kmCascalote5.1 kmMata de Mangle5.2 kmAtrixco5.4 kmEl Fogón5.6 kmColonia la Crucita6 kmEl Papayo6.3 kmEl Carrizo6.3 kmLa Fortuna (La Yeguada)6.4 kmLa Fortuna6.4 kmLos Liro7.2 kmLos Lirios7.3 kmCrucero Campanillas7.4 kmEl Rodeo7.4 kmChilcahuite8 kmSanta Rosa8 kmCampanilla8.1 kmLas Peñas9.1 kmLas Lajas10 kmJuan N. Alvarez10 kmReparo10 kmGuarumbo11 kmBorrego12 kmJuchitlán12 kmLa Finca12 kmLa Finca12 kmLa Cañada del Arroz13 kmLas Salinas14 kmIslatepec15 km
Copala from above
Around Copala6 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Copala
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACA
84 kmPuerto Escondido International AirportPXM
217 kmXoxocotlán International AirportOAX
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Copala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Copala.
What is the hottest month in Copala?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Copala?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Copala?
August is the wettest month with about 283 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Copala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 31°C and coolest in March at about 28°C.