Chiapas, Mexico
Galilea
Galilea is a village in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,288 m above sea level. It has a population of about 569. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now15°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population569
Local time09:55
16.61° N, 92.51° WElevation 2,288 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month159mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Galilea at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 17:4511 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:20Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in April
Coolest month8°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
299 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
19 mm of rain
Weather in Galilea
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct17°13°17.6 mm
Fri23 Oct17°8°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct16°10°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct17°10°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°8°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°6°
Wed28 Oct16°8°2 mm
Thu29 Oct16°8°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°8°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct16°9°3.4 mm
When to go to Galilea
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 | 66 | 77 | 82 | 82 | 62 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 67 |
| High | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 19 | 21 | 28 | 64 | 198 | 358 | 239 | 299 | 355 | 159 | 56 | 34 |
| Wet days | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
What's on in Galilea
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 Galilea
Earthquakes around Galilea
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days19magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195070magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record43within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 105 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 69 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 150 km
6.4Pijijiapan 22 km ↓2002 · 140 km
Towns and villages around Galilea
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vida Nueva0.5 kmSinaí0.7 kmRío Jordán0.7 kmNuevo San Juan0.7 kmDolores0.8 kmNuevo San Gerón1.2 kmBenito Juárez1.2 kmNuevo Zinacantán1.3 kmBetania1.3 kmNuevo Amatenango (Tres Tabernas)1.5 kmSan Antonio Sibacaj1.6 kmBelén Nuevo San Gerón1.7 kmMonte Libano1.8 kmSan Jerónimo2 kmJardín del Nuevo Edén2.1 kmDamasco2.3 kmSan Antonio Bellavista2.3 kmGuadalupe2.3 kmNuevo Belem2.5 kmNazareth2.6 kmSan Marcos2.6 kmAgua Escondida2.7 kmNueva Palestina2.8 kmBelén Lluvia de Gracia2.8 kmBalhuitz3 kmFlores Magón3.2 kmVistahermosa3.2 kmLindavista3.4 kmLa Esperanza3.5 kmTepeyac3.5 kmEl Vergel3.5 kmYashlumilja3.8 kmYaxlumilja3.8 kmEl Cascajal3.9 kmEl Nuevo Paraíso3.9 kmLázaro Cárdenas3.9 kmCampamento Siberia4 kmLas Limas4 kmLa Amistad4.1 kmEl Santuario4.2 kmEl Porvenir4.2 kmJerusalén4.3 kmCoyoacan4.3 kmLa Cabaña4.4 kmRancho del Sol4.4 kmSan Antonio Cipresal4.5 kmRancho Maravilla4.6 kmTzajalha4.6 kmLa Gloria4.7 kmSan José el Paraíso4.7 kmSan José Shatic4.7 kmLas Coquetas Rojas4.8 kmEmiliano Zapata4.8 kmSan José4.9 kmLos Cipreces4.9 kmPatria Nueva5.2 kmCampo Santiago5.2 kmSan José Chatetic5.2 kmSan Antonio5.3 kmMonte Olivo5.3 kmLos Nogales5.3 kmLos Alcanfores5.3 kmGuadalupe la Providencia5.3 kmEl Triunfo5.4 kmEl Regadillo5.4 kmLa Mesilla5.5 kmBet-el5.5 kmSan Isidro Chichihuistán5.7 kmSanta Teresa5.8 kmEl Rosario6.3 kmChijiltec (San Isidro)6.3 kmSan Isidro Chijiltec6.6 kmEl Carmelito6.6 kmCandelaria6.9 kmSanta Lucía6.9 kmSan Francisco7.1 kmNueva Esperanza7.3 kmEl Chivero7.4 kmNueva Esperanza (El Carmelito)7.4 kmAnselmo Gómez7.5 km
Places near Galilea
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Galilea?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galilea.
What is the hottest month in Galilea?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Galilea?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galilea?
August is the wettest month with about 299 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.