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Chiapas, Mexico

Matzam

Matzam is a village in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,384 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,599. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population1,599
Local time08:31
16.79° N, 92.48° WElevation 2,384 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code29480
The year in Matzamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month158mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Matzam at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in April

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

259 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

34 mm of rain

Weather in Matzam

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct17°10°4.3 mm
Fri23 Oct16°7°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°8°
Sun25 Oct17°7°
Mon26 Oct16°5°
Tue27 Oct17°6°
Wed28 Oct17°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°7°
Sat31 Oct19°9°

When to go to Matzam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score607782846150545451545759
High17°18°20°21°20°19°19°19°18°17°17°17°
Low6°7°8°9°10°11°10°10°10°9°8°7°
Rain (mm)363440671773262092593161587256
Wet days1510871624232927231814

What's on in Matzam

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

Outdoors around Matzam

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

Mirador MadrónViewpoints
3.7 km
Las CanastasCamp sites
3.7 km

Nature around Matzam

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 Matzam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matzam

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 106 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 89 km
6.4Jaltenango de la Paz 27 km ←1996 · 119 km
6.3Villaflores 17 km ↓1984 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Matzam

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

Matzam from above

Postal code

29480

Getting to Matzam

Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
64 km
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
139 km
Ciudad del Carmen International AirportCME
219 km

Places near Matzam

Places with a climate like Matzam

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matzam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matzam.
What is the hottest month in Matzam?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Matzam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matzam?
August is the wettest month with about 259 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matzam?
The postal code of Matzam is 29480.