San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in January

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

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San Cristóbal de Las Casas Palenque Tuxtla Gutiérrez Comitán de Domínguez

Are you planning a trip a to Chiapas, Mexico in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chiapas in January

Chiapas, Mexico is a region in Mexico. January in Chiapas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Tapachula at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Tapachula and 11°C (52°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiapa de Corzo with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in Palenque with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. San Cristóbal de Las Casas sees around 212 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit Chiapas →

Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in January

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

Temperature range in Chiapas (January)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (January)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In January San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
212 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas →

Palenque

In January Palenque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Palenque →

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In January Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
212 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tuxtla Gutiérrez →

Comitán de Domínguez

In January Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
246 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Comitán de Domínguez →

Tapachula

In January Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
230 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tapachula →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Palenque 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Tapachula 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Chiapas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Chiapas, Mexico in January. The popular destination of San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chiapas, Mexico during January, with San Cristóbal de Las Casas averaging close to 25 mm (1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiapas, Mexico with overall perfect 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. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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