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Tuxtla Gutiérrez Climate by Month

Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of the Mexican state Chiapas and has a tropical climate. The average temperature is around 24°C and average annual rainfall is 890 mm. In winter you will experience a lot less rain than in summer.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Tuxtla Gutiérrez remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 15°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Tuxtla Gutiérrez has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1655 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 340 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 12 mm over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico (51 KM, 31 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Tuxtla Gutiérrez in Mexico

Tuxtla Gutiérrez has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    Rainy season in Tuxtla Gutiérrez occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Tuxtla Gutiérrez have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    June tops the wettest month list with 340 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    February is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tuxtla Gutiérrez

    Fri   Nov 22
    28°C | 17°C
    NW 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    27°C | 15°C
    NW 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    29°C | 14°C
    NW 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain