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Chiapas, Mexico

Pilalchén

Pilalchén is a village in Chiapas, Mexico, 2,187 m above sea level. It has a population of about 703. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population703
Local time09:59
16.84° N, 92.69° WElevation 2,187 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
The year in Pilalchénweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Pilalchén at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in April

Coolest month9°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthAugust

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

23 mm of rain

Weather in Pilalchén

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°12°3.3 mm
Fri23 Oct17°7°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct17°9°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct17°7°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°6°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°6°
Wed28 Oct17°8°3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°7°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°7°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°9°6.9 mm

When to go to Pilalchén

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687782826251545451586569
High18°20°22°23°22°20°20°20°19°18°18°18°
Low7°8°9°10°11°11°11°11°11°10°9°8°
Rain (mm)232625491513112142583031445839
Wet days1410881725222828231713

What's on in Pilalchén

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 Pilalchén

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pilalchén

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 83 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 98 km
6.4Pijijiapan 17 km ↘2001 · 148 km
6.4Jaltenango de la Paz 27 km ←1996 · 116 km

Towns and villages around Pilalchén

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

Places near Pilalchén

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pilalchén?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pilalchén.
What is the hottest month in Pilalchén?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Pilalchén?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pilalchén?
August is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.