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Chiapas, Mexico

Nichén

Nichén is a village in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,303 m above sea level. It has a population of about 602. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population602
Local time09:16
16.80° N, 92.68° WElevation 2,303 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
The year in Nichénweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Nichén at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in April

Coolest month8°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthAugust

265 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

20 mm of rain

Weather in Nichén

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°5°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°8°2.7 mm
Thu29 Oct17°6°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct17°8°
Sat31 Oct18°8°
Sun1 Nov17°9°2.7 mm
Mon2 Nov17°9°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov17°8°3.9 mm

When to go to Nichén

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score667782826251545451576266
High18°19°21°22°21°19°19°19°18°18°17°18°
Low7°7°8°10°11°11°10°10°10°10°8°7°
Rain (mm)202324491583242202653121445535
Wet days1410881725222828231713

What's on in Nichén

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 Nichén

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nichén

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 84 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 94 km
6.4Pijijiapan 17 km ↘2001 · 144 km
6.4Jaltenango de la Paz 27 km ←1996 · 112 km

Towns and villages around Nichén

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

Places near Nichén

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nichén?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nichén.
What is the hottest month in Nichén?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Nichén?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nichén?
August is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.