Chiapas, Mexico
El Modelo
El Modelo is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 611 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:32
16.43° N, 93.40° WElevation 611 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month90mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Modelo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 17:4911 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:24Next 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 April
Coolest month17°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
214 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
5 mm of rain
Weather in El Modelo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct29°21°2.9 mm
Fri23 Oct28°17°
Sat24 Oct27°20°
Sun25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct29°18°
Wed28 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°18°
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct29°19°0.5 mm
When to go to El Modelo
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 | 83 | 76 | 70 | 56 | 40 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 54 | 64 | 82 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 93 | 219 | 220 | 214 | 214 | 90 | 20 | 8 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 5 |
What's on in El Modelo
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 El Modelo
Earthquakes around El Modelo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days19magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950124magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 46 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 114 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 75 km
6.6Poblado 10 14 km ↘2011 · 132 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Modelo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Modelo.
What is the hottest month in El Modelo?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in El Modelo?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Modelo?
August is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.