San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in October

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

Thinking about venturing to Chiapas, Mexico this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Chiapas in October

Chiapas, Mexico is a region in Mexico. October in Chiapas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Palenque at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Palenque and 15°C (59°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiapas, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tuxtla Gutiérrez with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 458 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. San Cristóbal de Las Casas receives about 155 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Chiapas by month

Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in October

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

Temperature range in Chiapas (October)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (October)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In October San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
417 mm (16 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Palenque

In October Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
250 mm (9.8 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In October Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
315 mm (12 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Comitán de Domínguez

In October Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
214 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
315 mm (12 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Tapachula

In October Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
178 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
550 mm (22 in)
458 mm (18 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
21 days
7 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Palenque 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Tapachula 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 458 mm (18 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)

Chiapas weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Chiapas, Mexico generally has unpleasant weather conditions. San Cristóbal de Las Casas sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in San Cristóbal de Las Casas peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in October, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Chiapas, Mexico, with San Cristóbal de Las Casas averaging around 232 mm (9.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, October may not be the ideal time to visit Chiapas, Mexico.

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. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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