Winter
Dec → Feb19 to 20°
nights 9 to 10°
- 6 rainy days · 22 mm
When is the best time to visit Chiapas?
- Jan19°recommended
- Feb20°recommended
- Mar22°recommended
- Apr23°recommended
- May22°fair
- Jun20°not recommended
- Jul20°not recommended
- Aug20°not recommended
- Sep20°not recommended
- Oct19°fair
- Nov19°recommended
- Dec19°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Chiapas, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 9° | 23 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| February | 20° | 9° | 15 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| March | 22° | 11° | 37 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| April | 23° | 12° | 70 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 12° | 218 mm | 22 d | |
| June | 20° | 13° | 428 mm | 27 d | |
| July | 20° | 12° | 256 mm | 23 d | |
| August | 20° | 12° | 367 mm | 25 d | |
| September | 20° | 12° | 409 mm | 27 d | |
| October | 19° | 12° | 235 mm | 22 d | |
| November | 19° | 11° | 91 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| December | 19° | 10° | 28 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Chiapas, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (San Cristóbal de las Casas) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May22 to 23°
nights 11 to 12°
- 15 rainy days · 108 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug20°
nights 12 to 13°
- 25 rainy days · 350 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 20°
nights 11 to 12°
- 21 rainy days · 245 mm
Book early for November to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Chiapas, month by month
EventsFiesta Grande de Chiapa de CorzoJanuaryFeria de la Primavera y de la PazMarch to AprilDay of the DeadNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Chiapas, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuaryFiesta Grande de Chiapa de Corzo
In January, masked parachicos dance through the streets of Chiapa de Corzo for about two weeks, to the sound of drum and flute.
- March to AprilFeria de la Primavera y de la Paz big crowds
Around Easter, San Cristóbal de las Casas holds its spring fair: funfair rides, concerts and stalls in the upper neighbourhoods.
- NovemberDay of the Dead
In early November, village cemeteries are covered in flowers and candles, and families settle in there for the night.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended19°9° at night
- 23 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended20°9° at night
- 15 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended22°11° at night
- 37 mm · 10 d
High season, book early
April
Recommended23°12° at night
- 70 mm · 14 d
High season, book early
May
Fair22°12° at night
- 218 mm · 22 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended20°13° at night
- 428 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended20°12° at night
- 256 mm · 23 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended20°12° at night
- 367 mm · 25 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended20°12° at night
- 409 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair19°12° at night
- 235 mm · 22 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended19°11° at night
- 91 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended19°10° at night
- 28 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 15 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (37 mm). High season: book early.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 70 mm over 14 days. High season: book early.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 218 mm over 22 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 428 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 256 mm of rain over 23 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 367 mm of rain over 25 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 409 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 235 mm over 22 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 91 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
Same season, other ideas
Their best time overlaps with this one: worth comparing before you book.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiapas?
November to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 23 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, San Cristóbal de las Casas).
Which month should you avoid in Chiapas?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 428 mm over 27 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (San Cristóbal de las Casas).
What is the hottest month in Chiapas?
April, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (San Cristóbal de las Casas).
What is the coldest month in Chiapas?
January, with 19 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (San Cristóbal de las Casas).
What is the driest month in Chiapas?
February: 15 mm over 5 days of rain, against 428 mm in June, the wettest month.
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