MexicoWhat’s the climate like in Chiapas?
The current climate in Chiapas features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chiapas in recent years was 37°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in January 2018.
On average, Chiapas receives 1651 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Chiapas?
The best time to visit Chiapas for sunny weather is January through April, July, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chiapas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chiapas
The climate table of Chiapas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 52 | 54 | 102 | 229 | 304 | 112 | 197 | 259 | 156 | 107 | 41 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1651 mm per year, averaging 138 mm per month
- Driest months: 38 mm in January, 41 mm in December and 52 mm in February
- Wettest months: 304 mm in June, 259 mm in September and 229 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Chiapas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chiapas, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chiapas
This graph shows how much rainfall Chiapas, Mexico, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chiapas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chiapas, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chiapas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chiapas, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chiapas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chiapas, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Chiapas by month
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