Chiapas, Mexico
El Oriente
El Oriente is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 887 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:34
15.11° N, 92.25° WElevation 887 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month593mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Oriente at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4511 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month17°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthAugust
641 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
31 mm of rain
Weather in El Oriente
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct25°20°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct27°21°5 mm
Sat24 Oct26°20°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°21°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°21°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct27°20°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°21°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°21°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°21°2.5 mm
When to go to El Oriente
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 | 82 | 74 | 58 | 54 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 80 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 31 | 35 | 81 | 198 | 493 | 693 | 550 | 641 | 799 | 593 | 174 | 49 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 8 |
What's on in El Oriente
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 Oriente
Earthquakes around El Oriente
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days21magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950399magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record53within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Ocós 66 km ↘2012 · 130 km
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 97 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 81 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 61 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Oriente?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Oriente.
What is the hottest month in El Oriente?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in El Oriente?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Oriente?
August is the wettest month with about 641 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.