The climate of San Cristóbal de las Casas
The current climate in San Cristóbal de las Casas features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in San Cristóbal de las Casas in recent years was 40°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in December 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, San Cristóbal de las Casas receives 1199 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas. 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.
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Climate Table of San Cristóbal de las Casas
The climate table of San Cristóbal de las Casas 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 12 | 28 | 56 | 182 | 235 | 127 | 180 | 206 | 90 | 50 | 16 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Yearly Temperature in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Total Yearly Precipitation in San Cristóbal de las Casas
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
Weather experiences in San Cristóbal de las Casas
The weather in San Cristóbal de las Casas is rated an average of 3,6 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to San Cristóbal de las Casas? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
The days were nice and warm, with an average temperature of 21°C. Unfortunately, it was quite cold at night. And it rained occasionally, which bothered us during our vacation.
There was very little rain and the sun shone most of the time! Pack light layers.
It never gets too hot here, making it ideal for exploring the area. There were several rainy days, but this only made the scenery more beautiful.
Although the temperature was a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius, the humidity was very high and it felt muggy. Expect frequent rain showers.
During the day it was hot but not muggy, and at night it was pleasantly cool. The only drawback was the unpredictable rain showers.
It rained lightly and the evenings seemed cool. Bring a coat!
It was pleasantly warm during the day, but it could get considerably colder at night. Bring a jacket.
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Average weather in San Cristóbal de las Casas by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Cristóbal de las Casas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.