Chiapas, Mexico
Palenque
Palenque is a town in Chiapas, Mexico. It has a population of about 51,797 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population51,797
Local time09:26
17.51° N, 91.98° WElevation 94 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes29960, 29963 …October: high / low29° / 22°
Rain this month236mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Palenque at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:04 · 17:4211 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:18Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in May
Coolest month18°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
256 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
57 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Palenque
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct29°23°3.2 mm
Fri23 Oct28°22°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct29°21°
Sun25 Oct29°21°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°18°
Tue27 Oct30°18°
Wed28 Oct29°22°3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°19°
Fri30 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°22°7.9 mm
When to go to Palenque
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 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 53 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 53 | 58 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 113 | 96 | 62 | 57 | 128 | 282 | 205 | 256 | 337 | 236 | 151 | 129 |
| Wet days | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 14 |
What's on in Palenque
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Palenque
0.1 km
Palenque, ChiapasBuilt 1567
UNESCO7.5 km
Palenque
UNESCO7.5 km
Temple of the Inscriptions
Museum6.8 km
Museo de Sitio de PalenqueBuilt 1994Museum6.8 km
Museo de Sitio de Palenque Alberto Ruz L´HuillierBuilt 1994More museums: Museo IK
Outdoors around Palenque
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
TologueCamp sites
2.5 kmWasserfallViewpoints
7.1 kmRiver View platformViewpoints
7.7 kmLa VentanaCamp sites
8.1 kmNature around Palenque
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Palenque
Earthquakes around Palenque
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19509magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record14within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Tila 5 km →1954 · 49 km
5.8Nuevo León 5 km ↑2025 · 125 km
5.8Acala 8 km ←2003 · 143 km
5.5Comitán 24 km ↗1980 · 129 km
Tropical storms · Palenque
Towns and villages around Palenque
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Juan1.2 kmCamino Real1.7 kmEl Lago1.7 kmDos Hermanos1.9 kmEl Colibrí1.9 kmLa Lupita1.9 kmBuenos Aires2 kmEl Caribal2.1 kmSanto Domingo2.1 kmEl Cajón2.1 kmSan Pedro2.2 kmCuadra San Juan2.2 kmLa Martinica2.5 kmXoncoquil2.8 kmChacamax2.8 kmLas Gardenias2.9 kmEl Resbalón2.9 kmSanto Tomás2.9 kmEl Guayacán3 kmPaso del Cajón3 kmSanta Juanita3.1 kmAdelmán3.1 kmEl Recuerdo3.1 kmEl Barrial3.2 kmLa Caoba3.3 kmBabilonia3.3 kmEl Esfuerzo3.3 kmLa Guacamaya3.4 kmLos Leones (El Paraíso)3.4 kmEl Paraíso3.4 kmLa Escalera3.4 kmEl Valche3.4 kmSan Felipe3.5 kmToniná3.5 kmLos Leones3.5 kmDos Hermanos3.6 kmSanta Lucía3.6 kmEl Tucán3.6 kmAzcapotzalco3.6 kmEl Rosario3.6 kmSan José3.7 kmAzteca3.7 kmSan Benito (Boca de Chak)3.8 kmPakalna3.9 kmKin-Ha3.9 kmUlolyakun-Ha3.9 kmTrébol4.1 kmLos Olvidados4.3 kmChan Kah4.3 kmLa Argentina4.4 kmLa Corcholata4.5 kmCholes de Palenque4.6 kmLos Girasoles4.7 kmLa Guadalupe4.7 kmSanta Lucía4.8 kmLa Espuela4.8 kmSanta Isabel4.9 kmLa Herradura5 kmLa Loma5 kmAgua Bendita II5.1 kmPuente Michol (Key)5.1 kmLa Cumbre5.1 kmRancho Nuevo5.2 kmDon Miguel5.2 kmSan José5.2 kmLa Flor de la Papaya5.3 kmEl Retazo5.3 kmMontecristo5.3 kmSanta Cruz5.4 kmBitalo5.5 kmDos Hermanas5.5 kmLa Bonita5.5 kmLas Mercedes5.6 kmKilómetro 205.7 kmSan Román5.8 kmEl Capulín5.8 kmLa Joya5.9 kmAgua Santa II5.9 kmEl Porvenir6 kmSanta Amalia6 km
Palenque from above
Around Palenque19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Palenque National ParkNature7.5 kmCascada La SombrillaNature6.6 kmCascada MotiepaNature7.5 kmMisol HáNature13 kmCascadas Roberto BarriosNature21 kmCascada MizolaNature13 kmPalenque, ChiapasMonument0.1 kmPalenqueMonument7.5 kmTemple of the InscriptionsMonument7.5 kmMuseo de Sitio de PalenqueMuseum6.8 kmMuseo de Sitio de Palenque Alberto Ruz L´HuillierMuseum6.8 kmEstación PalenqueStation2.4 kmEstación Pakal-NáStation3.9 kmTenosiquePlace59 kmYajalónPlace53 kmBalancánPlace58 kmTilaPlace53 kmTumbaláPlace44 kmTepetitánPlace54 km
Postal codes
299602996329968
Getting to Palenque
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
104 kmCiudad del Carmen International AirportCME
129 kmAngel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
153 kmEstación PalenqueRailway station
2.4 kmEstación Pakal-NáRailway station
3.9 kmPlaces near Palenque
Places with a climate like Palenque
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palenque?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palenque.
What is the hottest month in Palenque?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Palenque?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palenque?
August is the wettest month with about 256 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Palenque?
Palenque has 3 postal codes: 29960, 29963, 29968.