Chiapas, Mexico
Tuxtla Chico
Tuxtla Chico is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, 321 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,662 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population7,662
Local time08:33
14.94° N, 92.17° WElevation 321 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code30870October: high / low28° / 20°
Rain this month597mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tuxtla Chico at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:4511 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:18Next 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 month20°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthAugust
595 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
34 mm of rain
Weather in Tuxtla Chico
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 92%
Today22 Oct29°23°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct30°24°5 mm
Sat24 Oct30°23°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct31°24°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct32°25°2.5 mm
When to go to Tuxtla Chico
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 | 67 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 64 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 34 | 79 | 207 | 469 | 647 | 521 | 595 | 767 | 597 | 173 | 54 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 8 |
What's on in Tuxtla Chico
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tuxtla Chico
Outdoors around Tuxtla Chico
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Feria MesoamericanaTheme parks
4.5 kmParque Acuático YolonamWater parks
4.7 kmNatural pool "el Cubo"Camp sites
5.9 kmSalón Finca RealMountain huts
6.8 kmNature around Tuxtla Chico
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tuxtla Chico
Earthquakes around Tuxtla Chico
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days21magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950426magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Ocós 66 km ↘2012 · 110 km
7.3Puerto Madero 61 km ←2026 · 95 km
7.3Puerto Madero 34 km ↙1970 · 71 km
7.2Puerto Madero 24 km ←1993 · 57 km
Tropical storms · Tuxtla Chico
Towns and villages around Tuxtla Chico
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Primera Sección de Guillén Norte1.2 kmFracción Vida Mejor Francisco Villa1.5 kmLa Galera1.6 kmMedio Monte Segunda Sección1.8 kmSección Margaritas (Santa Rosa)1.9 kmFrancisco Villa2 kmLa Lucha León2.1 km1ra. Sección de Izapa2.1 kmLa Toma Galera2.2 kmPrimera Sección de Guillén Oriente2.3 kmPrimera Sección de Izapa2.4 kmMargaritas2.5 kmEl Trapiche2.5 kmSección la Toma2.6 kmLos Prados3 kmFrontera Talismán3.1 kmPlan de Hidalgo3.1 kmTalismán3.4 kmSección 25 de Febrero3.4 kmSegunda Sección de Cahoa3.6 km2da. Sección de Cahoa (Buenavista)3.6 kmLa Argentina3.8 kmPiscícola Villa las Hortencias3.9 kmPrimera Sección de Guillén Poniente4.1 kmEl Rosario Izapa4.1 kmLa Esperanza4.2 kmSección la Granja4.2 kmManuel Lazos4.2 kmSegunda Sección de Izapa4.3 kmMesopotamia4.3 kmPrimera Sección de Cahoa4.4 kmBuenavista4.5 km15 de Abril4.6 kmMiguel Hidalgo4.7 kmSilvano Gatica4.7 kmSan Joaquín (Campo Florido)5 kmEsquipulas5.2 kmSan José la Victoria5.4 kmPrimera Sección de Guillén Centro5.4 kmLa Remonta5.4 kmEl Torito5.5 kmSur de Guillén5.5 kmEl Encanto5.7 kmEl Aguinal5.9 kmLas Trozas6.1 kmSegunda Sección de Guillén6.2 kmLos Achotes6.3 kmAgua Bendita6.5 kmSegunda Sección de Medio Monte6.5 kmLos Almendros6.6 km2da. Sección de Medio Monte6.7 kmPrimera Sección de Medio Monte6.9 kmShambalá7.1 kmEl Manguito8 kmLa Piedrona8.2 kmCinco de Mayo8.3 kmSan Antonio8.3 kmSacrificio8.7 kmMorelos9.4 kmLa Paz (Peor es Nada)9.4 kmSan José9.5 kmLos Encinos9.9 kmEl Sacrificio9.9 kmVicente Guerrero10 kmSan Pablo12 kmFracción la Jeringa12 kmOmoa14 kmAlianza Ahuacatlán14 kmLa Primavera15 km
Tuxtla Chico from above
Around Tuxtla Chico12 places to see, do and reach nearby
San Antonio RiverNature16 kmVolcán TajumulcoMountain30 kmVolcán TacanáMountain23 kmMuseo Arqueológico del SoconuscoMuseum11 kmMuseo de Tapachula (MUTAP)Museum11 kmMuseo del CaféMuseum12 kmTapachula de Córdova y OrdóñezPlace11 kmCacahoatánPlace5.8 kmHuehuetánPlace25 kmFrontera HidalgoPlace18 kmUnión JuárezPlace16 kmSan PabloPlace17 km
Postal code
30870
Getting to Tuxtla Chico
Tapachula International AirportTAP
27 kmRetalhuleu AirportRER
69 kmLa Aurora International AirportGUA
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tuxtla Chico?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tuxtla Chico.
What is the hottest month in Tuxtla Chico?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Tuxtla Chico?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tuxtla Chico?
August is the wettest month with about 595 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tuxtla Chico?
The postal code of Tuxtla Chico is 30870.