San Cristóbal de las Casas · SpringMonth summary
San Cristóbal de las Casas weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit San Cristóbal de las Casas in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas. March remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
San Cristóbal de las Casas in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits 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 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, San Cristóbal de las Casas averages 22°C, 74% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -43%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — San Cristóbal de las Casas in May
Is May a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
May is an acceptable time for San Cristóbal de las Casas (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in San Cristóbal de las Casas in May?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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