Chiapas weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chiapas, Mexico. Like most weather services, we show Chiapas at one spot: Tuxtla, its largest city. At 3:30 PM local time it was clear and 30°C (85°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Jun, Aug–Oct
About Tuxtla weather
Is it raining in Tuxtla right now?
No. It’s clear and 30° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Tuxtla this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–35° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Tuxtla lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tuxtla?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chiapas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chiapas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chiapas is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Chiapas?
September is the wettest month, with about 330 mm (13.0 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Chiapas?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Chiapas have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Mar–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Chiapas weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Tuxtla), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Chiapas
Weather can differ a lot within Chiapas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | Dec–Apr | Jun–Nov | 22–29°C | 1,937 mm |
| Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 28–32°C | 2,569 mm |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | Nov–Apr | Jun–Oct | 22–30°C | 1,373 mm |
| Comitán | Nov–Apr | Jun–Oct | 24–32°C | 1,393 mm |
| Pijijiapan | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 29–33°C | 2,490 mm |
| Chiapa de Corzo | Nov–Apr | Jun–Oct | 26–35°C | 1,443 mm |
| Palenque | Dec–Mar | Jun–Nov | 26–36°C | 2,151 mm |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | Nov–Apr | Jun–Oct | 24–32°C | 1,506 mm |
| Ocosingo | Dec–Apr | May–Oct | 23–31°C | 1,905 mm |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | Dec–Apr | Jun–Nov | 22–29°C | 1,937 mm |
| Villaflores | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 26–33°C | 1,774 mm |
| Tonalá | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 28–33°C | 1,704 mm |
Cities and towns in Chiapas
- Tuxtla
- Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez
- San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Comitán
- Pijijiapan
- Chiapa de Corzo
- Palenque
- Cintalapa de Figueroa
- Ocosingo
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Villaflores
- Tonalá
- Huixtla
- Berriozábal
- Reforma
- Arriaga
- Motozintla de Mendoza
- Las Margaritas
- Las Rosas
- Frontera Comalapa
- Mapastepec
- Suchiapa
- Yajalón
- Cacahoatán
- Teopisca
- Venustiano Carranza