Chiapas, Mexico
El Nilo
El Nilo is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:35
16.17° N, 93.98° WElevation 21 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month149mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Nilo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 17:5111 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:26Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
265 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Weather in El Nilo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 61%
Today22 Oct34°27°
Fri23 Oct32°26°
Sat24 Oct31°27°
Sun25 Oct32°26°
Mon26 Oct33°25°
Tue27 Oct34°25°
Wed28 Oct34°25°1 mm
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct34°27°
Sat31 Oct34°24°
When to go to El Nilo
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 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 67 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 115 | 271 | 226 | 265 | 334 | 149 | 25 | 2 |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in El Nilo
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 Nilo
Earthquakes around El Nilo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days18magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950217magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.2Pijijiapan 105 km ↙2017 · 128 km
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 92 km
6.8Salina Cruz 73 km ↓1972 · 130 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 56 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Nilo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Nilo.
What is the hottest month in El Nilo?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in El Nilo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Nilo?
August is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Nilo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.