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Mapastepec
Chiapas, Mexico

Mapastepec

Mapastepec is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico. It has a population of about 19,271 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population19,271
Local time08:30
15.43° N, 92.90° WElevation 44 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code30560
The year in Mapastepecweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month364mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mapastepec at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in September

Wettest monthAugust

536 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

6 mm of rain

Weather in Mapastepec

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°25°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct32°24°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct31°24°
Sun25 Oct32°24°
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°21°

When to go to Mapastepec

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646357413632313234404465
High32°33°33°33°32°30°30°30°29°30°31°31°
Low22°22°22°24°24°24°23°23°23°23°22°22°
Rain (mm)6719622694994815366123647312
Wet days32410232628303027144

What's on in Mapastepec

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 Mapastepec

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mapastepec

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.2Pijijiapan 105 km ↙2017 · 117 km
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 96 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 111 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 84 km

Tropical storms · Mapastepec

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Mapastepec

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

Mapastepec from above

Postal code

30560

Getting to Mapastepec

Tapachula International AirportTAP
91 km
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
126 km
Retalhuleu AirportRER
164 km

Places near Mapastepec

Places with a climate like Mapastepec

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mapastepec?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapastepec.
What is the hottest month in Mapastepec?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapastepec?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapastepec?
August is the wettest month with about 536 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mapastepec?
The postal code of Mapastepec is 30560.