Visit San Cristóbal de las Casas in April? Score 7.5/10 [2026]

Month summary

San Cristóbal de las Casas weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

47% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (7.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit San Cristóbal de las Casas in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 47%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: San Cristóbal de las Casas in April: 22°C and 12.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

By trip type

San Cristóbal de las Casas in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, San Cristóbal de las Casas averages 22°C, 47% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10. See methodology →

Comparison

April vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 7.9/10). Difference:

🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
🌧 Rainy days : -16%
☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day

FAQ

FAQ — San Cristóbal de las Casas in April

Is April a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?

April is an excellent time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas (score 7.5/10). With 22°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.

What to do in San Cristóbal de las Casas in April?

With 22°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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