Chiapas weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Chiapas: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 255 mm (10.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (64°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 330 mm (13.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tuxtla, the largest city in Chiapas. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Chiapas?
least pleasant month Weather score 42/100.
August 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 August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 255 mm (10.0 in) falls in an average August. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Chiapas in August?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 18°C (64°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 August
Weather can differ a lot within Chiapas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 255 mm | least pleasant |
| Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 401 mm | least pleasant |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 25°C (76°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 219 mm | least pleasant |
| Comitán | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 228 mm | least pleasant |
| Pijijiapan | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 440 mm | least pleasant |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 29°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 248 mm | least pleasant |
| Palenque | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 273 mm | least pleasant |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 261 mm | least pleasant |
| Ocosingo | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 243 mm | least pleasant |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 255 mm | least pleasant |
| Villaflores | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 330 mm | least pleasant |
| Tonalá | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 313 mm | least pleasant |