Chiapas weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Chiapas: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with September, it is cooler and drier; November brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tuxtla, the largest city in Chiapas. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Chiapas?
least pleasant month Weather score 43/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Chiapas. For better conditions, consider Dec–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Chiapas in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 258 mm (10.2 in) falls in an average October. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Chiapas in October?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Chiapas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm | 46% | best |
| February | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 64 mm | 39% | best |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm | 36% | best |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 55 mm | 39% | best |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 136 mm | 61% | fair |
| June | 26°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 258 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 187 mm | 75% | fair |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 255 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 330 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 258 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 152 mm | 50% | fair |
| December | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 95 mm | 44% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Chiapas in October
Weather can differ a lot within Chiapas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 258 mm | least pleasant |
| Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 405 mm | least pleasant |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 165 mm | fair |
| Comitán | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 175 mm | fair |
| Pijijiapan | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 340 mm | least pleasant |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm | fair |
| Palenque | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 307 mm | least pleasant |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 25°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 169 mm | fair |
| Ocosingo | 25°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 256 mm | least pleasant |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 258 mm | least pleasant |
| Villaflores | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 210 mm | least pleasant |
| Tonalá | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 193 mm | fair |