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

Will it be warm or cold in San Cristóbal de Las Casas this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in San Cristóbal de Las Casas includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 27°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.

Precipitation

San Cristóbal de Las Casas in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 169 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 242 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mexico in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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