What’s the climate like in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The current climate of San Cristóbal de las Casas features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in San Cristóbal de las Casas in recent years was 40°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in December 2015.
On average, San Cristóbal de las Casas receives 1199 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of San Cristóbal de las Casas
The climate table of San Cristóbal de las Casas shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 12 | 28 | 56 | 182 | 235 | 127 | 180 | 206 | 90 | 50 | 16 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in December
- Precipitation: 1199 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Driest months: 12 mm in February, 16 mm in December and 17 mm in January
- Wettest months: 235 mm in June, 206 mm in September and 182 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This graph shows how much precipitation San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in San Cristóbal de las Casas
The weather in San Cristóbal de las Casas is rated an average of 3,6 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to San Cristóbal de las Casas? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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The days were nice and warm, with an average temperature of 21°C. Unfortunately, the evenings were quite cold. And it rained occasionally, which bothered us during our holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
There was very little rain and the sun shone most of the time! Pack light layers.— This text is automatically translated to English
It never gets too hot here, making it ideal for exploring the area. There were several rainy days, but this only made the scenery more beautiful.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although the temperature was a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius, the humidity was very high and it felt muggy. Expect frequent rain showers.— This text is automatically translated to English
During the day it was hot but not muggy, and at night it was pleasantly cool. The only drawback was the unpredictable rain showers.— This text is automatically translated to English
It rained lightly and the evenings seemed cool. Bring a coat!— This text is automatically translated to English
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
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