San Cristóbal de las Casas in August: weather, rain (81%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

San Cristóbal de las Casas weather in August

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

54°F – 68°F

🌧 Rainy days

81% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

5.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

March (7.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit San Cristóbal de las Casas in August?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 81%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 68°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: August is an average time for San Cristóbal de las Casas. March (7.9/10) is clearly preferable.

By trip type

San Cristóbal de las Casas in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

In August, San Cristóbal de las Casas sees 20°F during the day with 11.0h of sunshine per day. With 81% 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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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	48°F	66°F	21%	0.0in	10.8h	7.5/10
🌤️ February	50°F	68°F	21%	0.0in	11.0h	7.7/10
🌤️ March	52°F	72°F	31%	0.0in	11.5h	7.9/10
🌤️ April	52°F	72°F	47%	0.1in	12.0h	7.5/10
🌧️ May	54°F	72°F	74%	0.3in	12.0h	7.1/10
🌧️ June	55°F	66°F	89%	0.6in	9.9h	4.4/10
🌧️ July	54°F	68°F	72%	0.3in	11.7h	7.0/10
🌧️ August	54°F	68°F	81%	0.5in	11.0h	5.9/10
🌧️ September	54°F	66°F	89%	0.5in	9.8h	4.5/10
🌧️ October	54°F	66°F	73%	0.3in	10.5h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	52°F	66°F	49%	0.1in	10.8h	7.1/10
🌤️ December	50°F	64°F	27%	0.0in	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 August, San Cristóbal de las Casas averages 68°F, 81% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10. See methodology →

Comparison

August vs March (best month)

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

🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
🌧 Rainy days : -50%
☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day

FAQ

FAQ — San Cristóbal de las Casas in August

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

August is an acceptable time for San Cristóbal de las Casas (score 5.9/10). 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 August?

Yes, 81% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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