Chiapas, Mexico
La Selva
La Selva is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 610 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:35
16.74° N, 93.66° WElevation 610 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month112mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Selva at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 17:5011 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:25Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month17°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
210 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
16 mm of rain
Weather in La Selva
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 18 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct26°21°2 mm
Fri23 Oct25°19°1.3 mm
Sat24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct26°20°
Mon26 Oct26°17°
Tue27 Oct26°19°
Wed28 Oct27°20°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°18°
When to go to La Selva
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 | 69 | 68 | 59 | 41 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 55 | 60 | 63 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 89 | 209 | 199 | 210 | 229 | 112 | 53 | 33 |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
What's on in La Selva
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 Selva
Earthquakes around La Selva
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950115magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 23 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 104 km
6.6Poblado 10 14 km ↘2011 · 89 km
6.5Chahuites 14 km ↖2008 · 81 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Selva?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Selva.
What is the hottest month in La Selva?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in La Selva?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Selva?
August is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.