San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in August

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

Planning a getaway to Chiapas, Mexico this August 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 August

Chiapas, Mexico is a region in Mexico. August in Chiapas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Palenque at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Palenque and 15°C (59°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

For a closer look at conditions across Chiapas, Mexico, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Palenque with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 403 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. San Cristóbal de Las Casas typically sees 179 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.

Explore Chiapas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiapas — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Cristóbal de Las Casas)

Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in August

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

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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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Chiapas, Mexico?

Temperature range in Chiapas (August)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (August)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In August San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
179 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
323 mm (13 in)
417 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Palenque

In August Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In August Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
179 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
289 mm (11 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Comitán de Domínguez

In August Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
230 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Tapachula

In August Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
168 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
348 mm (14 in)
403 mm (16 in)
550 mm (22 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiapas, in Mexico.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 323 mm (13 in)
Palenque 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Tapachula 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 403 mm (16 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 304 mm (12 in)

Chiapas weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Chiapas, Mexico typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Cristóbal de Las Casas average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in San Cristóbal de Las Casas peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in August, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Chiapas, Mexico peaks during August. San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages roughly 323 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Chiapas, Mexico due to the typically poor weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

On average, the best time to visit Chiapas, Mexico is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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