Chiapas, Mexico
Motozintla
Motozintla is a town in Chiapas, Mexico, 1,300 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27,815 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population27,815
Local time08:32
15.37° N, 92.25° WElevation 1,300 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code30900October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month335mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Motozintla at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4511 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthAugust
423 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
25 mm of rain
Weather in Motozintla
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct24°18°1.1 mm
Fri23 Oct25°17°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct24°16°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct25°15°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct25°14°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct24°13°2 mm
Wed28 Oct24°14°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°14°3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°15°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°3.9 mm
When to go to Motozintla
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 | 88 | 89 | 80 | 63 | 58 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 56 | 66 | 82 |
| High | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 25 | 25 | 43 | 92 | 270 | 458 | 361 | 423 | 516 | 335 | 96 | 39 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 8 |
What's on in Motozintla
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Motozintla
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Motozintla
Earthquakes around Motozintla
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days23magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950301magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 117 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 107 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 84 km
7.2Ocós 37 km ↘1950 · 123 km
Tropical storms · Motozintla
Towns and villages around Motozintla
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tierra Linda (Vuelta Caracol)1.4 kmLos Cerritos1.7 kmCampanas2 kmEl Dormido2.2 kmLas Gemelas2.3 kmPlan Grande2.4 kmSan Francisco (Barrio el Mojón)2.6 kmRivera Morelos2.7 kmZaragoza2.7 kmEl Mojón2.8 kmCaballete Carrizal3.1 kmSan Luis3.2 kmProgreso3.2 kmVeintisiete de Octubre3.4 kmCaballete Motozintla3.4 kmChapultepec3.4 kmLoma Bonita3.4 kmEl Manguito3.5 kmCalera3.7 kmEl Limón3.7 km4 de Octubre3.8 kmJiquilpan4 kmEl Gavilán4.1 kmTuixcum Grande4.1 kmTenán4.2 kmLlano Grande4.2 kmSonora4.3 kmBuenos Aires4.4 kmLa Mina4.4 kmBuenavista Carrizal4.7 kmEl Rodeo4.7 kmLas Cruces4.8 kmNuevo Triunfo (Año de Juárez)4.9 kmSan Antonio Tuixcum4.9 kmEl Molino4.9 kmRincón Buenavista5 kmTuixcúm Buenavista5.1 kmSan Antonio Tuixcúm5.1 kmLos Alisos5.4 kmAllende5.5 kmSan Miguel5.6 kmTrampa del Coyote5.6 kmCiprés5.7 kmBarrio Nuevo Chiapas5.8 kmLa Unión6.4 kmSan Felipe6.5 kmEl Tular6.6 kmVillaflores6.7 kmEmiliano Zapata6.7 kmEl Rosario6.7 kmPlan Grande6.7 kmEl Rosario Agua Escondida (Heriberto Weda)6.8 kmSuan6.8 kmEl Retiro6.9 kmJusto Sierra7 kmVicente Guerrero7.1 kmBenito Juárez7.1 kmEl Oriente7.2 kmEl Carrizal7.2 kmÁlvaro Obregón7.2 kmEl Aserradero7.3 kmVeinticuatro de Febrero7.4 kmEl Rincón del Bosque7.5 kmSanta Elena7.5 kmJocote7.7 kmMonte los Olivos7.8 kmGrano de Oro7.8 kmSan Vicente8 kmConcepción Tocanaque8.1 kmPlan de Urbina8.1 kmTuixcum Chico8.4 kmEl Recuerdo8.4 kmChevolcán8.5 kmBuenavista San Gaspar8.6 kmLas Nubes8.6 kmLoma Bonita8.7 kmEl Cerecillo8.7 kmLos Pinos8.8 kmSanta Clara Pacayalito8.8 kmLas Flores Buenavista8.8 km
Motozintla from above
Around Motozintla8 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
30900
Getting to Motozintla
Tapachula International AirportTAP
65 kmRetalhuleu AirportRER
111 kmAngel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
157 kmPlaces near Motozintla
Places with a climate like Motozintla
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Motozintla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Motozintla.
What is the hottest month in Motozintla?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Motozintla?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Motozintla?
August is the wettest month with about 423 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
What is the postal code of Motozintla?
The postal code of Motozintla is 30900.