San Cristóbal de Las Casas weather in August (Chiapas, Mexico)

Curious about the August weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

San Cristóbal de Las Casas in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 323 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 179 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Cristóbal de Las Casas climate page with graphs.

 

San Cristóbal de Las Casas, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 323 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 179 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San Cristóbal de Las Casas in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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