Climate normals · 1970–2000
San Cristóbal de las Casas Climate
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city in Mexico (05) with a population of about 215,874. Its average annual temperature is 15.1°C (59°F), with roughly 1083 mm of rain per year.
15.1°C
Avg Temp
1083
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
San Cristóbal de las Casas Climate
San Cristóbal de las Casas has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F) and receives about 1083 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.1°C
Avg Temp
1083
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 55° | 9 mm |
| February | 13° / 56° | 13 mm |
| March | 15° / 59° | 21 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 40 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 118 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 221 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 150 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 163 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 207 mm |
| October | 15° / 60° | 96 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 34 mm |
| December | 13° / 55° | 11 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas
The most comfortable months to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas are typically April, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas are typically April, March and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C and about 1083 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in San Cristóbal de las Casas average about 24°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.