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Matanchén
San Blas
San Blas
Río Grande de Santiago
Río Grande de Santiago
Nayarit, Mexico

Matanchén

Matanchén is a locality in Nayarit, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 70 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population70
Local time03:54
21.53° N, 105.25° WElevation 2 mUTC−7 · Mexican Pacific Standard Time
The year in Matanchénweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Matanchén at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in June

Coolest month19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

372 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea31°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 4.1 km

Weather in Matanchén

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Partly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct30°26°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°8.2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°
Sun1 Nov30°25°
Mon2 Nov30°24°
Tue3 Nov30°24°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov30°25°

When to go to Matanchén

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score929192857646333334578390
High26°27°27°28°30°30°30°30°30°30°28°27°
Low19°19°19°20°22°25°26°26°26°25°22°20°
Rain (mm)26133151283243723171051518
Wet days11012132731251011
Sea25°24°24°25°27°29°30°31°30°30°28°26°

What's on in Matanchén

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Matanchén

All monuments

Outdoors around Matanchén

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Los Cocos RV ParkCamp sites
1.1 km
Campamento Los CoralesCamp sites
1.8 km
Mirador De Las AvesViewpoints
2.4 km

Nature around Matanchén

Nature in Mexico

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Matanchén

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matanchén

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Higuera Blanca 93 km ←2021 · 122 km
5.6Mexcaltitán de Uribe 66 km ↙2010 · 71 km
5.5Mexcaltitán de Uribe 123 km ←1976 · 142 km
5.1Higuera Blanca 81 km ←2010 · 117 km

Tropical storms · Matanchén

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Matanchén

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

Matanchén from above

Getting to Matanchén

Amado Nervo National AirportTPQ
44 km
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVR
95 km
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZT
210 km
Buque San BlasFerry port
4.7 km

Places near Matanchén

Places with a climate like Matanchén

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matanchén?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matanchén.
What is the hottest month in Matanchén?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Matanchén?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matanchén?
August is the wettest month with about 372 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matanchén?
The sea is warmest in August at about 31°C and coolest in March at about 24°C.