Chiapas, Mexico
Socoltenango
Socoltenango is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, 897 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,244 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population5,244
Local time08:31
16.24° N, 92.35° WElevation 897 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code30390October: high / low26° / 19°
Rain this month172mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Socoltenango at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:04 · 17:4511 h 41 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 month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month18°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
293 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
7 mm of rain
Weather in Socoltenango
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 74%
Today22 Oct26°19°5 mm
Fri23 Oct25°19°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct25°18°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°
Mon26 Oct25°18°
Tue27 Oct25°15°
Wed28 Oct25°17°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°17°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°
Sat31 Oct26°17°3.4 mm
When to go to Socoltenango
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 | 72 | 69 | 67 | 56 | 43 | 42 | 45 | 44 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 69 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 10 | 18 | 49 | 184 | 348 | 212 | 293 | 371 | 172 | 31 | 18 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
What's on in Socoltenango
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Socoltenango
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Cascadas de El ChiflónViewpoints
8.7 kmMirador del CoronaViewpoints
8.7 kmCascadas de El ChiflónWater parks
9.5 kmNature around Socoltenango
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Socoltenango
Earthquakes around Socoltenango
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days24magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195087magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 136 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 29 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 146 km
6.4Pijijiapan 22 km ↓2002 · 118 km
Towns and villages around Socoltenango
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cinco de Mayo0.5 kmLas Limas0.6 kmTrapiche de Dolores0.7 kmOjo de Agua Santa Cruz0.7 kmSan Caralampio0.8 kmEl Tuninal0.9 kmSanta Rosalía0.9 kmLas Guayabas1 kmSanta Rita Agua Escondida1.2 kmLa Joya1.2 kmZacatera1.6 kmAdolfo Ruiz Cortínez (Ojo de Agua)1.6 kmDolores Hidalgo1.8 kmEl Recuerdo2.1 kmSan Francisco2.6 kmSan Miguel Soctic3 kmTzinil3.3 kmBuenavista Jocotal3.3 kmBuenavista Jocotal (El Jocote)3.3 kmLos Laureles3.4 kmSanta Cruz Jotola3.6 kmLas Delicias del Carmen (Mumuntic)3.6 kmSanta Rita Agua Escondida3.9 kmLa Haciendita3.9 kmLa Planada4.1 kmEl Carmen Chamena4.4 kmLa Mesa4.5 kmNuevo Progreso Agrario4.5 kmSan José Navalán4.6 kmPotrero Felipe el Maluque4.8 kmFrancisco Villa4.9 kmLorena4.9 kmSan Pedro Tuninal5.1 kmJorge de la Vega Domínguez5.3 kmLas Palmas Santa Cruz5.3 kmNuevo Zacoalpa (La Roca)5.6 kmNuevo Zacoalpa5.6 kmConstitución Veintisiete5.8 kmConstitución 275.8 kmNueva Reforma Agraria6.1 kmEl Trapichito (Los Cimientos)6.3 kmEl Trapichito6.3 kmChihuahua6.3 kmNueva Jerusalén Cascajal6.4 kmUnión Guadalupe6.4 kmEl Banco6.6 kmDoctor Belisario Domínguez6.7 kmSan Antonio Crucila6.7 kmTierra Blanca6.9 kmSan Antonio el Sauzal6.9 kmRosario Tierra Blanca7.3 kmSan Vicente7.5 kmSan Vicente Pauchil Chanival7.6 kmAbasolo7.7 kmNuevo Tamaulipas7.8 kmNueve de Marzo8.1 kmSan Agustín el Porvenir9.1 kmEl Sabinal9.4 kmBenito Juárez9.4 kmUnión Campesina9.4 kmLázaro Cárdenas9.4 kmSanta Elena Buenavista9.5 kmSan Martín el Cairo9.8 kmEmiliano Zapata9.8 kmSanta Evangelina9.9 kmEl Bajío San Lazarito10 kmAnexo las Rosas de Guadalupe10 kmEstrella Roja11 kmNuevo San Sebastián la Candelaria12 kmMonte Sinaí (Limonarcito)12 kmSan Nicolás12 kmSan Luis12 kmVistahermosa las Águilas13 kmCalzada Larga13 kmLos Sabinos14 kmSan Antonio del Monte14 kmSan Antonio Copalar14 kmJesús Hernández J.15 kmEl Santuario Dos15 kmJesús Hernández Jiménez15 km
Socoltenango from above
Around Socoltenango8 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
30390
Getting to Socoltenango
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
80 kmTapachula International AirportTAP
161 kmCarlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Socoltenango?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Socoltenango.
What is the hottest month in Socoltenango?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Socoltenango?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Socoltenango?
August is the wettest month with about 293 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Socoltenango?
The postal code of Socoltenango is 30390.