Tapachula, Chiapas Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Tapachula, Chiapas gets 1561 mm of precipitation a year over about 104 rainy days. March is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).

Tapachula climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Tapachula, Chiapas has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 34°C in October to 37°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Tapachula get?

Tapachula gets 1561 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 104 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 88% of Mexico.

September is the wettest month, with 322 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 68 days, to February 7, 2024.

Tapachula weather by month

Tapachula weather in January

In January, Tapachula averages a high of 35°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The January record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 9°C (1986).

Tapachula weather in February

In February, Tapachula averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (1978).

Tapachula weather in March

In March, Tapachula averages a high of 37°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The March record high is 40°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (1983).

Tapachula weather in April

In April, Tapachula averages a high of 37°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2020) and the record low is 10°C (2026).

Tapachula weather in May

In May, Tapachula averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2019) and the record low is 8°C (2026).

Tapachula weather in June

In June, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 259 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (2026).

Tapachula weather in July

In July, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 194 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (2026).

Tapachula weather in August

In August, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 234 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2017) and the record low is 13°C (2026).

Tapachula weather in September

In September, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 322 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 14°C (1985).

Tapachula weather in October

In October, Tapachula averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 244 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 12°C (1999).

Tapachula weather in November

In November, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (1980) and the record low is 11°C (1997).

Tapachula weather in December

In December, Tapachula averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2021) and the record low is 13°C (1985).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tapachula

February is the sunniest month in Tapachula, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 39% of daylight hours. Tapachula is cloudier than 89% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in June at 85% and is lowest in February at 67%.

Tapachula has about 218 days a year above 32°C. Tapachula is hotter than 92% of Mexico.

Tapachula weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Tapachula station is 41°C, on April 14, 2020. The coldest is 8°C, on May 15, 2026.

The wettest day on record brought 216 mm of rain, on September 4, 2010.

28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1974.

The best time to visit Tapachula

Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 21°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 23°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 23°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 23°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January2.3 mm073%72%-2°39°
February4.3 mm167%80%-2°39°10°
March18 mm269%62%-2°40°11°
April50 mm573%51%-2°41°10°
May150 mm1281%28%-1°39°
June259 mm1685%11%-1°38°12°
July194 mm1483%17%-1°41°
August234 mm1584%14%-1°39°13°
September322 mm1884%13%-1°38°14°
October244 mm1585%19%-1°38°12°
November75 mm583%40%-1°39°11°
December8.1 mm177%65%-2°38°13°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Tapachula climate questions

How much rain does Tapachula get?

Tapachula gets 1561 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 104 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Tapachula?

September is the wettest month in Tapachula, with 322 mm. January is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Tapachula have a year?

Tapachula has about 104 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Tapachula?

March is the warmest month in Tapachula, with an average high of 37°C.

What is the coldest month in Tapachula?

January is the coldest month in Tapachula, with an average low of 21°C.

What is the record high temperature in Tapachula?

The record high at the Tapachula station is 41°C, set on April 14, 2020. The record low is 8°C, on May 15, 2026.

What is the sunniest month in Tapachula?

February is the sunniest month in Tapachula, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station TAPACHULA CHIS (2 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station TAPACHULA CHIS.