San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in July

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

Planning a journey to Chiapas, Mexico this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Chiapas in July

Chiapas, Mexico is a region in Mexico. Chiapas, Mexico has a wide variety of climate types. During July, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 26°C (79°F) and very warm in Palenque at 35°C (95°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Palenque and 15°C (59°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Comitán de Domínguez with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 348 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, you can expect around 175 hours of sunlight in July, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Chiapas by month

Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in July

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

Temperature range in Chiapas (July)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (July)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In July 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.

June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
175 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
498 mm (20 in)
262 mm (10 in)
323 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Palenque

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

June
July
August
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In July Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
175 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
340 mm (13 in)
264 mm (10 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Comitán de Domínguez

In July Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
231 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Tapachula

In July Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
168 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
428 mm (17 in)
348 mm (14 in)
403 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions

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

In our records: Mexico July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Mexico in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest July day in Mexico brought 337 mm (13 in) in Izamal on July 24, 1977.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 262 mm (10 in)
Palenque 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 264 mm (10 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Tapachula 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 273 mm (11 in)

Chiapas weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Chiapas, Mexico generally has poor weather conditions. San Cristóbal de Las Casas sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

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

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

Rainfall in Chiapas, Mexico peaks during July. San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages roughly 262 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide 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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