Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for San Cristóbal de las Casas in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in San Cristóbal de las Casas with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 14°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in San Cristóbal de las Casas will be around 29°C, with nights close to 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 64% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for San Cristóbal de las Casas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
San Cristóbal de las Casas in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
180 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in San Cristóbal de las Casas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for San Cristóbal de las Casas in August
With 36°C, San Cristóbal de las Casas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for San Cristóbal de las Casas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 20 days of rain in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Daily UV Index in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in San Cristóbal de las Casas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Average Weather in San Cristóbal de las Casas by Month
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