AI-generatedSan Cristóbal de Las Casas at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 2,032 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,183 m
Climate in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
San Cristóbal de Las Casas has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while December is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas is from December to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 457 mm.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0317:50
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:49–06:32 · evening 17:21–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:41–05:49 · evening 18:03–18:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in San Cristóbal de Las Casas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal de Las Casas in October?
In October, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 219 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:03 – 17:50
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in San Cristóbal de Las Casas: score 90 against 56. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 219 mm | 19 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January20° · 5.9 h
In January, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in January90February21° · 6.5 h
In February, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in February89March24° · 7.0 h
In March, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in March82April25° · 7.4 h
In April, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in April63May24° · 6.4 h
In May, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 250 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in May56June22° · 4.9 h
In June, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 457 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in June60July23° · 5.9 h
In July, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 213 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in July59August23° · 5.7 h
In August, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 271 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in August55September22° · 4.6 h
In September, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 370 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in September56October21° · 4.8 h
In October, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 219 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in October73November20° · 5.3 h
In November, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in November84December20° · 5.8 h
In December, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in May (13°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 20° | 9° | 5.9 h | 7 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 21° | 9° | 6.5 h | 5 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 6 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 25° | 12° | 7.4 h | 10 | 65 |
| MayMay | 63 | 24° | 13° | 6.4 h | 17 | 250 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 22° | 13° | 4.9 h | 25 | 457 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 23° | 12° | 5.9 h | 19 | 213 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 23° | 12° | 5.7 h | 21 | 271 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 22° | 12° | 4.6 h | 25 | 370 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 21° | 12° | 4.8 h | 19 | 219 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 20° | 10° | 5.3 h | 11 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 20° | 9° | 5.8 h | 7 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.73° N, 92.64° W · 2,183 m · America/Merida
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.8 hours of daylight in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in San Cristóbal de Las Casas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, San Cristóbal de Las Casas has about 19 rainy days with 219 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
How breezy and how cloudy San Cristóbal de Las Casas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in San Cristóbal de Las Casas typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over San Cristóbal de Las Casas: mostly cloudy, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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San Cristóbal de Las Casas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during October half-term (score 56).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,710 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mexico
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +52
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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In October San Cristóbal de Las Casas has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 50). During the day Tuxtla Gutiérrez is 8 °C warmer than San Cristóbal de Las Casas.
| in October | San Cristóbal de Las Casas | Tuxtla Gutiérrez |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 17 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about San Cristóbal de Las Casas
When is the best time to visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas?
The best time to visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Cristóbal de Las Casas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in San Cristóbal de Las Casas?
Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is June with 457 mm. The driest month is February with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Cristóbal de Las Casas get?
San Cristóbal de Las Casas gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in September there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is San Cristóbal de Las Casas in?
San Cristóbal de Las Casas is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Cristóbal de Las Casas?
A nonstop flight from London to San Cristóbal de Las Casas takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,710 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Cristóbal de Las Casas?
San Cristóbal de Las Casas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during October half-term (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 62, summer holidays 59, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 84.