San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Chiapas Weather in September

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

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San Cristóbal de Las Casas Palenque Tuxtla Gutiérrez Comitán de Domínguez

Are you planning a trip a to Chiapas, Mexico in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chiapas in September

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in San Cristóbal de Las Casas at 25°C (77°F) and very warm in Palenque at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Palenque and 15°C (59°F) in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

For specific regional insights in Chiapas, Mexico, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Palenque with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tapachula with 550 mm (22 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take San Cristóbal de Las Casas as an example - it receives around 118 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Chiapas in September

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Chiapas, Mexico?

Temperature range in Chiapas (September)

Precipitation variation in Chiapas (September)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

In September 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 poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
118 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
323 mm (13 in)
417 mm (16 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas →

Palenque

In September Palenque generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palenque →

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In September Tuxtla Gutiérrez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
118 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
315 mm (12 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Tuxtla Gutiérrez →

Comitán de Domínguez

In September Comitán de Domínguez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
184 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
315 mm (12 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Comitán de Domínguez →

Tapachula

In September Tapachula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
151 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
403 mm (16 in)
550 mm (22 in)
458 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
25 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tapachula →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Cristóbal de Las Casas 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 417 mm (16 in)
Palenque 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 315 mm (12 in)
Comitán de Domínguez 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 315 mm (12 in)
Tapachula 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 550 mm (22 in)
Chiapa de Corzo 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 338 mm (13 in)

Chiapas weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Chiapas, Mexico typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Cristóbal de Las Casas average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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

Rainfall in Chiapas, Mexico peaks during September. San Cristóbal de Las Casas averages roughly 417 mm (16 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Chiapas, Mexico?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Chiapas, Mexico 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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