Chiapas weather in September

Considering a trip to Chiapas this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Chiapas in September?

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

During the day the temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 25°C and very warm in Palenque at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Palenque and 15°C in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Palenque with an average of 250 mm to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 550 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 118 hours of sunlight anticipated in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Chiapas for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Chiapas climate page.

Where to go in Chiapas in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in Chiapas on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Chiapas

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiapas?

Average weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In September 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 poor that month.

San Cristóbal de Las Casas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
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26°C 
15°C 
179 hours 
323 mm 
17 days 
poor 
25°C 
15°C 
118 hours 
417 mm 
20 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
25°C 
15°C 
155 hours 
232 mm 
12 days 
Climate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Average weather in Palenque

In September Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Palenque
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
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35°C 
23°C 
186 mm 
16 days 
poor 
33°C 
23°C 
250 mm 
19 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
207 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Palenque

Average weather in Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In September Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
29°C 
20°C 
179 hours 
289 mm 
15 days 
poor 
29°C 
20°C 
118 hours 
315 mm 
16 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
28°C 
19°C 
155 hours 
162 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Average weather in Chiapa de Corzo

In September Chiapa de Corzo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chiapa de Corzo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
29°C 
19°C 
179 hours 
304 mm 
18 days 
poor 
29°C 
19°C 
118 hours 
338 mm 
19 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
28°C 
19°C 
155 hours 
172 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Chiapa de Corzo

Average weather in Comitán de Domínguez

In September Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Comitán de Domínguez
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C 
17°C 
230 hours 
199 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
17°C 
184 hours 
315 mm 
19 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
26°C 
16°C 
214 hours 
194 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Comitán de Domínguez

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Is September the best time to visit Chiapas?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Chiapas with often poor weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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