Chiapas, Mexico
Oriente
Oriente is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 572 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:32
16.50° N, 93.66° WElevation 572 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oriente at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 17:5011 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:25Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month18°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
192 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
6 mm of rain
Weather in Oriente
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 15 km/h · humidity 79%
Today22 Oct27°22°5.1 mm
Fri23 Oct27°19°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct26°20°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°20°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct28°19°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°18°
Fri30 Oct29°21°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°19°0.5 mm
When to go to Oriente
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 | 65 | 64 | 55 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 52 | 58 | 63 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 84 | 196 | 191 | 192 | 207 | 88 | 23 | 8 |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
What's on in Oriente
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 Oriente
Earthquakes around Oriente
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days18magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950137magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 43 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 143 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 78 km
6.6Poblado 10 14 km ↘2011 · 107 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oriente?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oriente.
What is the hottest month in Oriente?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Oriente?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oriente?
August is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.