San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiapas, Mexico in April.

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Planning a getaway to Chiapas, Mexico this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Chiapas in April

Chiapas, Mexico is a region in Mexico. April in Chiapas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 28°C (82°F) to very hot in Palenque at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Palenque and 15°C (59°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Chiapas, Mexico. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Chiapas, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tuxtla Gutiérrez with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Tapachula with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. San Cristóbal de Las Casas typically sees 181 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiapas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chiapas

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Chiapas, Mexico?

Temperature range in Chiapas (April)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (April)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In April San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
181 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas →

Palenque

In April Palenque generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Palenque →

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In April Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
181 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tuxtla Gutiérrez →

Chiapa de Corzo

In April Chiapa de Corzo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
181 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chiapa de Corzo →

Comitán de Domínguez

In April Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
255 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Comitán de Domínguez →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiapas in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Palenque 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Tapachula 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Chiapas weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiapas, Mexico in April?

Expect perfect weather across Chiapas, Mexico in April. The popular destination of San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Chiapas, Mexico in April?

Average temperatures in Chiapas, Mexico during April range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

Does Chiapas, Mexico get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chiapas, Mexico during April, with San Cristóbal de Las Casas averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Chiapas, Mexico with overall perfect weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Chiapas.

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