San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in March

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

Planning a trip to Chiapas, Mexico this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Chiapas in March

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Palenque at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Palenque and 13°C (55°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiapa de Corzo with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Palenque with 52 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. San Cristóbal de Las Casas typically receives 205 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 March

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

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

Temperature range in Chiapas (March)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (March)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In March San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
205 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Palenque

In March Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In March Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
205 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions

Comitán de Domínguez

In March Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
270 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Tapachula

In March Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
206 hours
222 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
9 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Palenque 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Tapachula 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Chiapas weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Chiapas, Mexico in March. The popular destination of San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Chiapas, Mexico during March range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

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

March is on the drier side in Chiapas, Mexico. San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages only about 28 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Chiapas.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Mexico? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Mexico.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.