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Tapachula Weather in February

Tapachula in February

The short of it: Tapachula in February averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 20° · rain 12 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Tapachula an average February high of 36°, a low of 20° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-February, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Tapachula runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Vida Mejor I, 7 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Tapachula, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vida Mejor IChiapas7 km SW36°20°5.0 mm
Veinte de NoviembreChiapas8 km N34°19°15 mm
2da. Sección de Medio MonteChiapas8 km ESE35°20°11 mm
Tuxtla ChicoChiapas11 km ENE35°19°19 mm
Álvaro ObregónChiapas13 km W36°20°5.0 mm
CacahoatánChiapas14 km NE33°19°21 mm
HuehuetánChiapas18 km NW35°20°6.0 mm
Estación HuehuetánChiapas20 km NW35°20°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Tapachula Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Tapachula by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°20°10 mm10 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦
February36°20°12 mm10 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
March36°21°51 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
April36°23°106 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦
May35°23°344 mm7 km/h12 h 49 min✦
June34°22°417 mm7 km/h13 h 0 min✦
July35°22°339 mm7 km/h12 h 56 min✦
August34°22°365 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦
September34°22°519 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October34°22°450 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦
November35°21°161 mm8 km/h11 h 25 min✦
December35°20°25 mm9 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tapachula in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tapachula in February?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Tapachula?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Tapachula in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 15 min in December to 13 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Tapachula in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tapachula in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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