Chichén-Itzá Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Chichén-Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico is 34°C (93°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chichén-Itzá compares to cities worldwide.
Chichén-Itzá Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Chichén-Itzá changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January to a very hot 36°C (97°F) in May. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in May to 18°C (64°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chichén-Itzá by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. May, the warmest month, averages 250 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Chichén-Itzá vs Mexico
The map below shows the annual temperature across Mexico. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chichén-Itzá vs World: Temperature Compared
Chichén-Itzá's average annual maximum temperature is 34°C (93°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chichén-Itzá?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chichén-Itzá, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In May, the warmest month, temperatures average 36°C (97°F) with 68% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Chichén-Itzá this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Chichén-Itzá's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chichén-Itzá climate page.
