Chiapas weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Chiapas in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Chiapas in May?
Chiapas is a region in Mexico. In May, Chiapas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 27°C to very warm in Palenque at 36°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Palenque and 16°C in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Palenque with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 296 mm. San Cristóbal de Las Casas enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiapas in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chiapas climate page.
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Popular destinations in Chiapas
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiapas?
Average weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
In May San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Palenque
In May Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
In May Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chiapa de Corzo
In May Chiapa de Corzo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Comitán de Domínguez
In May Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chiapas, in Mexico.
Is May the best time to visit Chiapas?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Chiapas with often unpleasant 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. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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