Tapachula climate
Tapachula (Chiapas, Mexico) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 2,570 mm101 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tapachula climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 2271 | 2679 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 3289 | 2272 | 2781 | 70.3 |
| Mar | 3391 | 2374 | 2883 | 281.1 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2576 | 2984 | 742.9 |
| May | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 30712 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2576 | 2781 | 43017 |
| Jul | 3085 | 2576 | 2781 | 34314 |
| Aug | 3085 | 2576 | 2781 | 40116 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2476 | 2780 | 47419 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2475 | 2780 | 40516 |
| Nov | 2985 | 2373 | 2679 | 823.2 |
| Dec | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 110.4 |
| Year | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 2,570101 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 28% | 5.6 | 11:20 |
| Feb | 64% | 31% | 6.1 | 11:38 |
| Mar | 63% | 39% | 6.5 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 67% | 51% | 6.4 | 12:27 |
| May | 77% | 74% | 5.7 | 12:49 |
| Jun | 84% | 82% | 5.5 | 13:00 |
| Jul | 84% | 77% | 6.0 | 12:56 |
| Aug | 84% | 79% | 5.9 | 12:37 |
| Sep | 86% | 84% | 5.4 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 85% | 72% | 5.3 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 79% | 43% | 5.5 | 11:25 |
| Dec | 75% | 30% | 5.3 | 11:15 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tapachula is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 22 °C72 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.7 °C4.9 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,570 mm101 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is September (474 mm19 in), the driest is February (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 63% in March to 86% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (3 mph) in December to 7 km/h (4 mph) in September. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tapachula
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 30 °C86 °F to 31 °C87 °F. Precipitation is 7 mm0.3 in to 11 mm0.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (474 mm19 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tapachula
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 2984 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 393 mm15 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2985 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C76 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Tapachula compares
The nearest larger place is Guatemala City, about 190 km to the east. Compared with it, Tapachula is on average 8.4 °C15 °F warmer. It receives 93% more precipitation (2,570 mm101 in vs 1,332 mm52 in). The difference is largest in December (9.3 °C16.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 96 places in Mexico. By annual mean temperature, Tapachula is the 8th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Dawei (Myanmar, Aw), Kozhikode (India, Aw) and Ponnani (India, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Coatepeque 48 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,100 mm83 in
- Climate in Quetzaltenango 79 km · 14 °C57 °F · 1,857 mm73 in
- Climate in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 147 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,884 mm74 in
- Climate in Comitán 149 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,394 mm55 in
- Climate in Guatemala City 190 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,332 mm52 in
- Climate in San Cristóbal de las Casas 207 km · 14 °C58 °F · 1,372 mm54 in
- Climate in Cobán 212 km · 19 °C67 °F · 1,469 mm58 in
- Climate in Tuxtla 225 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,939 mm76 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tapachula?
April is the warmest month in Tapachula. Its average high is 33 °C (91 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tapachula?
December is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tapachula?
September is the wettest month with about 474 mm (18.7 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Tapachula?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 286 m, while Tapachula lies at about 165 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.