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

Curious about the May weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

San Cristóbal de Las Casas in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 242 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mexico in May

Find out more about the weather in Mexico in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 May?

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 May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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