Tapachula weather in December
In December, Tapachula sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 44 mm of rain across 9.4 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Tapachula's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tapachula's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- 9.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:32 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Tapachula is municipal seat of Tapachula, State of Chiapas, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1486
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Tapachula reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 18 |
| 2 | 28 | 18 |
| 3 | 28 | 18 |
| 4 | 28 | 18 |
| 5 | 28 | 18 |
| 6 | 28 | 18 |
| 7 | 28 | 18 |
| 8 | 28 | 17 |
| 9 | 28 | 17 |
| 10 | 28 | 17 |
| 11 | 28 | 17 |
| 12 | 28 | 17 |
| 13 | 28 | 17 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 28 | 17 |
| 16 | 28 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 17 |
| 23 | 28 | 17 |
| 24 | 28 | 17 |
| 25 | 28 | 17 |
| 26 | 28 | 17 |
| 27 | 28 | 17 |
| 28 | 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 28 | 17 |
| 30 | 28 | 17 |
| 31 | 28 | 17 |
Tapachula weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 18 | 4.5 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 15 | 4.3 | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 19° | 42 | 9.2 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 119 | 16.8 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| May | 29° / 20° | 414 | 27.8 | 12.7 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 548 | 29.1 | 12.9 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 506 | 30.7 | 12.8 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 20° | 571 | 30.6 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 697 | 29.5 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 28° / 20° | 617 | 29.9 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 245 | 21.4 | 11.3 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 44 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 88 | 12 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 88 | 12 |
| 13 | 88 | 12 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 88 | 12 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 |
| 30 | 88 | 12 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Tapachula gets around 44 mm of rain over 9.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 31% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 31 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 28 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 19 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 39% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Muggy (%) | 65 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 65 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 63 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 60 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 58 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 54 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 52 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 49 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 47 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 45 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 43 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 41 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 40 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 39 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 56 | 37 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 58 | 34 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 59 | 33 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 61 | 31 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 61 | 30 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 28 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 8 | 65 | 27 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 9 | 66 | 25 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 9 | 67 | 24 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 10 | 68 | 21 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 11 | 68 | 20 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 11 | 69 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 12 | 69 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 13 | 69 | 17 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:23 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:24 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:25 | 5:35 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:35 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:35 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:36 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:36 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:28 | 5:36 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:28 | 5:37 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:37 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:37 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:38 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:38 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:33 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:33 | 5:40 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:34 | 5:41 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:34 | 5:41 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:35 | 5:41 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:35 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:35 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:36 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:36 | 5:43 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:37 | 5:44 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:37 | 5:44 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:45 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:46 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:46 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.58 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 5.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tapachula
None of Tapachula's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tapachula sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Tapachula's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Tapachula?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Tapachula for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tapachula in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Tapachula sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tapachula in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Tapachula in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tapachula peaks around June 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Tapachula in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tapachula is worst in May — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 27 | Moderate |
| Mar | 34 | Moderate |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Tapachula?
Tapachula sits at 14.9°N, 92.3°W, 165 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Cacahoatán, 14 km away.
Topography around Tapachula
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tapachula.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tapachula has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 154 m around an average of 165 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 620 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,178 m.
The land around Tapachula is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and trees (35%) within 3 km, trees (64%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) and water (24%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tapachula (14.9054°, -92.2589°, elevation 165 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).