Chiapas, Mexico
El Refugio
El Refugio is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 1,197 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:33
15.64° N, 92.59° WElevation 1,197 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month337mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Refugio at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:04 · 17:4611 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:20Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month17°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthAugust
561 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
11 mm of rain
Weather in El Refugio
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct26°18°6.9 mm
Fri23 Oct26°17°4 mm
Sat24 Oct25°18°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°15°
Tue27 Oct26°13°
Wed28 Oct25°14°
Thu29 Oct25°15°2 mm
Fri30 Oct26°14°
Sat31 Oct26°15°0.5 mm
When to go to El Refugio
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 | 92 | 86 | 82 | 66 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 50 | 57 | 77 | 90 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 12 | 11 | 24 | 73 | 273 | 525 | 481 | 561 | 617 | 337 | 60 | 20 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
What's on in El Refugio
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 Refugio
Earthquakes around El Refugio
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days23magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950223magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record53within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 125 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 129 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 102 km
6.9San Pablo 3 km ↓2017 · 102 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Refugio?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Refugio.
What is the hottest month in El Refugio?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in El Refugio?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Refugio?
August is the wettest month with about 561 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.