Chiapas, Mexico
La Rivera
La Rivera is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 785 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population–
Local time08:33
16.97° N, 91.82° WElevation 785 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month212mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Rivera at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:4211 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:17Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
276 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
55 mm of rain
Weather in La Rivera
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct25°19°3.4 mm
Fri23 Oct24°15°3.7 mm
Sat24 Oct27°15°
Sun25 Oct27°15°
Mon26 Oct26°16°
Tue27 Oct27°13°
Wed28 Oct27°16°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°15°
Fri30 Oct27°16°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°18°1 mm
When to go to La Rivera
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 | 65 | 78 | 74 | 71 | 47 | 46 | 51 | 49 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 65 |
| High | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 66 | 58 | 55 | 63 | 129 | 289 | 250 | 276 | 348 | 212 | 138 | 91 |
| Wet days | 15 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
What's on in La Rivera
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 La Rivera
Earthquakes around La Rivera
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195022magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 126 km
6.1Tila 5 km →1954 · 69 km
5.8Nuevo León 5 km ↑2025 · 92 km
5.8Acala 8 km ←2003 · 122 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Rivera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Rivera.
What is the hottest month in La Rivera?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in La Rivera?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Rivera?
August is the wettest month with about 276 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.