Weather in January in Chiapas
Planning a getaway to Chiapas this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Chiapas in January?
Chiapas 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 to very warm in Tapachula at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Tapachula and 11°C 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiapa de Corzo with an average of 11 mm to high rainfall in Palenque with 106 mm.Average sunshine
The city San Cristóbal de Las Casas usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Chiapas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Chiapas's yearly weather, check out our Chiapas climate page.
Where to go in Chiapas in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiapas?
San Cristóbal de Las Casas
In January San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Palenque
In January Palenque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
In January Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chiapa de Corzo
In January Chiapa de Corzo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Comitán de Domínguez
In January Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Chiapas?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiapas with overall perfect weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
On average, the best time to visit Chiapas 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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