Chiapas weather in March
March is one of the best months to visit Chiapas: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 14°C (57°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and drier; April brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tuxtla, the largest city in Chiapas. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Chiapas?
best month Weather score 84/100.
Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Chiapas.
Does it rain a lot in Chiapas in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 53 mm (2.1 in) falls in an average March. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Chiapas in March?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 14°C (57°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 March
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) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm | best |
| Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm | best |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 28°C (82°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Comitán | 30°C (87°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Pijijiapan | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 19 mm | best |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 34°C (92°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 15 mm | best |
| Palenque | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 55 mm | best |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Ocosingo | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm | best |
| Villaflores | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Tonalá | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm | best |