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Zinacantán
Zinacantán
Chiapas, Mexico

Tzum

Tzum is a locality in Chiapas, Mexico, 1,718 m above sea level. It has a population of about 126. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population126
Local time10:43
16.76° N, 92.77° WElevation 1,718 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
The year in Tzumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month145mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Tzum at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in April

Coolest month12°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthAugust

282 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

14 mm of rain

Weather in Tzum

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°11°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct20°8°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct20°8°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°11°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°11°2 mm
Fri30 Oct20°12°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct20°11°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°13°3.5 mm

When to go to Tzum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687782786453575753606769
High22°23°25°26°25°23°23°23°22°21°21°21°
Low10°11°12°13°14°14°14°14°14°13°12°11°
Rain (mm)141819451663422352823271454826
Wet days1410881725222828231713

What's on in Tzum

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.

Earthquakes around Tzum

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 75 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 93 km
6.6Tonalá 35 km ↘2015 · 141 km
6.4Pijijiapan 22 km ↓2002 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Tzum

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

Places near Tzum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tzum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tzum.
What is the hottest month in Tzum?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Tzum?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tzum?
August is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.