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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