San Cristóbal de las Casas weather in May

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
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May in San Cristóbal de las Casas: nice, soaked — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in San Cristóbal de las Casas · #513 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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San Cristóbal de las Casas climate normals — May

Daytime high23°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Rainfall237 mm / 9.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Air quality (US AQI)81🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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San Cristóbal de las Casas in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
May in San Cristóbal de las Casas: nice, soaked — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for San Cristóbal de las Casas on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal de las Casas in May?
In May, San Cristóbal de las Casas averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 237.1 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San Cristóbal de las Casas in May?
San Cristóbal de las Casas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in May.

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