Veracruz, Mexico
Minatitlán
Minatitlán is a city in Veracruz, Mexico. It has a population of about 101,336 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population101,336
Local time08:37
18.00° N, 94.56° WElevation 25 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes96735–96736, 96760 …October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month349mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Minatitlán at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 17:5211 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:29Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in May
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
413 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
25 mm of rain
How Minatitlán has grown
People living in the built-up area (39 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+328%39k in 1975 → 166k in 2025Weather in Minatitlán
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct27°23°14.7 mm
Fri23 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°22°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°23°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°21°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°22°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°2 mm
Fri30 Oct27°23°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°22°1 mm
When to go to Minatitlán
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 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 50 | 59 | 62 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 91 | 61 | 25 | 28 | 96 | 285 | 311 | 413 | 515 | 349 | 215 | 151 |
| Wet days | 17 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
What's on in Minatitlán
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Minatitlán
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Campo BeisbolCamp sites
1.4 kmCampo de Golf ADMGolf courses
2.4 kmAqua SplashWater parks
5.2 kmNature around Minatitlán
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Minatitlán
Earthquakes around Minatitlán
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195058magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record45within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Poblado 10 14 km ↘2011 · 91 km
6.4Allende 8 km ↑1959 · 29 km
6.3Chinantequilla 55 km ↗2014 · 121 km
6.3Poblado 10 35 km ↙1979 · 111 km
Tropical storms · Minatitlán
Towns and villages around Minatitlán
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Copoacan3 kmPelayo3.1 kmMapachapa3.3 kmTacoteno3.6 kmEl Jagüey3.7 kmLas Matas4.9 kmTacoteno (La Pasadita) [Restaurante]5.3 kmLas Lomas5.4 kmGuayabal5.6 kmNuevo Carrizal6.3 kmEl Esfuerzo6.9 kmBoca de Coachapa7.6 kmSanta Fe8.1 kmIsla de Guerrero8.4 kmLa Fe8.5 kmEl Remolino8.7 kmEl Iguanero9 kmLa Isla de Guerrero (Isla de Guerrero)9.2 kmLa Concepción9.3 kmLa Nueva Concepción9.3 kmLas Ánimas9.6 kmEl Yegüero9.6 kmBoca de Uxpanapa9.7 kmRío Coatzacoalcos9.9 kmSan Cayetano9.9 kmSan Antonio10 kmTacomango10 kmGaudencio Pérez11 kmEl Naranjal11 kmLa Bomba11 kmIsla San Carlos11 kmEl Remolino11 kmEl Plan del Naranjal11 kmOjochapa12 kmSitio Viejo12 kmLas Lomas12 kmPoblado Cinco de Mayo Dos12 kmLa Fortuna12 kmCoachapa12 kmSanta Isabel12 kmOtapa13 kmEl Jícaro13 kmEmiliano Zapata Dos13 kmCoachapan13 kmRancho Viejo13 kmLimonta14 kmPlan de la Ceiba14 kmSan Carlos14 kmRomita15 kmFrancisco de Garay15 kmIxhuatepec (Paso del Chipile)15 kmLázaro Cárdenas15 km
Minatitlán from above
Around Minatitlán15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Uspanapa RiverNature9.3 kmCoatzacoalcos RiverNature24 kmLa ConsuzaNature11 kmIsla BarillaNature16 kmIsla Pajaritos, VeracruzNature20 kmEstación JáltipanStation16 kmEstación CoatzacoalcosStation19 kmAtracadero de TransbordadorFerry port22 kmPaso de lanchas CoatzaFerry port22 kmCoatzacoalcosPlace20 kmNanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del RíoPlace18 kmAllendePlace24 kmAcayucanPlace38 kmLas ChoapasPlace50 kmOlutaPlace37 km
Postal codes
96735–96736967609684096848
Getting to Minatitlán
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTT
12 kmGeneral Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZT
182 kmCarlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
184 kmEstación JáltipanRailway station
16 kmEstación CoatzacoalcosRailway station
19 kmAtracadero de TransbordadorAtracadero de Transbordador
22 kmPaso de lanchas CoatzaFerry port
22 kmPlaces near Minatitlán
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Minatitlán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minatitlán.
What is the hottest month in Minatitlán?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Minatitlán?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minatitlán?
August is the wettest month with about 413 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Minatitlán?
Minatitlán has 5 postal codes: 96735–96736, 96760, 96840, 96848.