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Zinacantán
Zinacantán
Chiapas, Mexico

Jocotal

Jocotal is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,133 m above sea level. It has a population of about 77. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population77
Local time10:33
16.76° N, 92.74° WElevation 2,133 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
The year in Jocotalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month148mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Jocotal at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in April

Coolest month9°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthAugust

287 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

15 mm of rain

Weather in Jocotal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°12°3.3 mm
Fri23 Oct18°8°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct17°9°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct18°8°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°6°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°6°
Wed28 Oct17°9°3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°7°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°6.9 mm

When to go to Jocotal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687782826352555552606769
High19°21°22°23°22°20°20°20°19°19°19°19°
Low8°9°9°11°12°12°11°11°12°11°9°8°
Rain (mm)151920471693492392873331485028
Wet days1410881725222828231713

What's on in Jocotal

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 Jocotal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Jocotal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 78 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 91 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 142 km
6.4Pijijiapan 22 km ↓2002 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Jocotal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Jocotal

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jocotal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jocotal.
What is the hottest month in Jocotal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Jocotal?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jocotal?
August is the wettest month with about 287 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.