The weather in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas

It's hot in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in San Cristóbal de las Casas. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 40°C in 2016, San Cristóbal de las Casas reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 182 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for San Cristóbal de las Casas

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  San Cristóbal de las Casas New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 182 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 20 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in San Cristóbal de las Casas with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 14°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in San Cristóbal de las Casas is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May 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.

Daily Temperature in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas

Temperature in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas

Total precipitation in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas over the years

Daily UV index in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in San Cristóbal de las Casas

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It was pleasantly warm during the day, but it could get considerably colder at night. Bring a jacket.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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.