When to go to Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque

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November - April

This is the dry season, with pleasant temperatures in the low 20°Cs in the highland city Chiapas, while tropical Palenque remains in the low 30°Cs. You’ll find the most sunshine hours in the months of January and February. Make the most of the dry weather and take a walking tour of the charming highland town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, or visit remote Mayan ruins in Palenque.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

11°C Average min nighttime temperature

3 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Palenque, Mexico

May - October

This is the wet season, with rainfall at its heaviest during these months. Temperatures do not vary much throughout the year; the highlands remain in the low 20°Cs, while the tropical lowlands of Palenque are hotter in the low 30°Cs.

26°C Average max daytime temperature

14°C Average min nighttime temperature

16 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

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    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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