Chiapas, Mexico
El Oriente
El Oriente is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 654 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:34
16.37° N, 93.48° WElevation 654 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month99mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Oriente at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 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 month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month18°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
225 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
5 mm of rain
Weather in El Oriente
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct26°21°4.7 mm
Fri23 Oct26°17°
Sat24 Oct25°20°
Sun25 Oct27°19°
Mon26 Oct27°18°
Tue27 Oct27°16°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°20°
Thu29 Oct26°18°
Fri30 Oct27°18°
Sat31 Oct26°18°
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 | 77 | 71 | 58 | 41 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 54 | 65 | 82 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 98 | 228 | 228 | 225 | 231 | 99 | 22 | 8 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 5 |
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 days19magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950133magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 52 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 120 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 66 km
6.6Poblado 10 14 km ↘2011 · 130 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?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in El Oriente?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Oriente?
August is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.