San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoQuick decision
When to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–22°C in March
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
June (89%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Cloud forestNov–Mar — misty pine-oak forests, orchids, birding.
Tzotzil & Tzeltal cultureYear-round — indigenous villages, San Juan Chamula church.
Colonial centerYear-round — cobblestones, Santo Domingo church, amber market.
Chiapas cacao & coffeeNov–Apr — coffee plantations, chocolate workshops.
Monthly climate data
San Cristóbal de las Casas weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 9°C | 19°C | 21% | 0.8 | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 20°C | 21% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 22°C | 31% | 1.1 | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 22°C | 47% | 2.4 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 12°C | 22°C | 74% | 6.9 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 13°C | 19°C | 89% | 14.2 | 9.9h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 12°C | 20°C | 72% | 7.5 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 12°C | 20°C | 81% | 11.6 | 11.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 89% | 13.7 | 9.8h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 12°C | 19°C | 73% | 7.2 | 10.5h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 11°C | 19°C | 49% | 2.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 18°C | 27% | 1.0 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 51% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 81% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 70% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 19°C, 23% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 31% rainy days and 22°C.
June is the wettest month with 89% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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