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Tapachula Weather in March

Tapachula in March

The short of it: Tapachula in March averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 21° · rain 51 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Tapachula an average March high of 36°, a low of 21° and some 51 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Tapachula runs about middling and drier than most in March. Vida Mejor I, 7 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Tapachula, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 39 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vida Mejor IChiapas7 km SW36°22°28 mm
Veinte de NoviembreChiapas8 km N34°20°55 mm
2da. Sección de Medio MonteChiapas8 km ESE35°21°59 mm
Tuxtla ChicoChiapas11 km ENE35°20°72 mm
Álvaro ObregónChiapas13 km W37°22°22 mm
CacahoatánChiapas14 km NE34°20°71 mm
HuehuetánChiapas18 km NW36°22°20 mm
Estación HuehuetánChiapas20 km NW36°22°20 mm

The Almanac · Tapachula Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 9th 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tapachula in March?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Tapachula?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Tapachula in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 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 March?

Hardly — March nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tapachula in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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