Chiapas weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Chiapas in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Chiapas in October?
Chiapas is a region in Mexico. October in Chiapas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 25°C to very warm in Palenque at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Palenque and 15°C in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tuxtla Gutiérrez with an average of 162 mm to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 458 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiapas in October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiapas?
Average weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
In October San Cristóbal de Las Casas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Palenque
In October Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
In October Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chiapa de Corzo
In October Chiapa de Corzo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Comitán de Domínguez
In October Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Chiapas?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, October may not be the ideal time to visit Chiapas.
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. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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