Tuxtla, Chiapas Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Tuxtla, Chiapas gets 1020 mm of precipitation a year over about 85 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and February the coldest (average low 16°C).
Tuxtla climate at a glance
How much rain does Tuxtla get?
Tuxtla gets 1020 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 85 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 75% of Mexico.
August is the wettest month, with 204 mm. March is the driest, with 1 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 67 days, to February 13, 2022.
Tuxtla weather by month
Tuxtla weather in January
In January, Tuxtla averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (1995) and the record low is 5°C (1987).
Tuxtla weather in February
In February, Tuxtla averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The February record high is 40°C (1995) and the record low is 9°C (1989).
Tuxtla weather in March
In March, Tuxtla averages a high of 35°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (1987) and the record low is 9°C (1996).
Tuxtla weather in April
In April, Tuxtla averages a high of 37°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The April record high is 44°C (2021) and the record low is 8°C (1983).
Tuxtla weather in June
In June, Tuxtla averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 187 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The June record high is 41°C (1993) and the record low is 12°C (1991).
Tuxtla weather in July
In July, Tuxtla averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 172 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (2019) and the record low is 11°C (2026).
Tuxtla weather in August
In August, Tuxtla averages a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 204 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2023) and the record low is 12°C (1995).
Tuxtla weather in September
In September, Tuxtla averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 202 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is 11°C (1992).
Tuxtla weather in October
In October, Tuxtla averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 105 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 11°C (1983).
Tuxtla weather in November
In November, Tuxtla averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The November record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 9°C (1995).
Tuxtla weather in December
In December, Tuxtla averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The December record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is 0°C (1997).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tuxtla
February is the sunniest month in Tuxtla, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. September is the cloudiest, at 17%. Over the year the sun shines about 41% of daylight hours. Tuxtla is cloudier than 85% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in September at 84% and is lowest in April at 61%.
Tuxtla has about 85 days a year above 32°C. Tuxtla is cooler than 55% of Mexico.
Tuxtla weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Tuxtla station is 44°C, on April 13, 2021. The coldest is 0°C, on December 17, 1997.
The wettest day on record brought 382 mm of rain, on September 27, 2014.
37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 mm | 1 | 73% | 58% | 38° | 5° |
| February | 5.1 mm | 1 | 67% | 70% | 40° | 9° |
| March | 1.3 mm | 1 | 63% | 68% | 42° | 9° |
| April | 12 mm | 2 | 61% | 59% | 44° | 8° |
| May | 65 mm | 7 | 70% | 42% | 43° | 12° |
| June | 187 mm | 15 | 80% | 22% | 41° | 12° |
| July | 172 mm | 14 | 82% | 21% | 37° | 11° |
| August | 204 mm | 15 | 83% | 21% | 38° | 12° |
| September | 202 mm | 16 | 84% | 17% | 37° | 11° |
| October | 105 mm | 10 | 82% | 24% | 37° | 11° |
| November | 34 mm | 3 | 80% | 40% | 37° | 9° |
| December | 27 mm | 2 | 75% | 55% | 37° | 0° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tuxtla climate questions
How much rain does Tuxtla get?
Tuxtla gets 1020 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 85 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tuxtla?
August is the wettest month in Tuxtla, with 204 mm. March is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Tuxtla have a year?
Tuxtla has about 85 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Tuxtla?
April is the warmest month in Tuxtla, with an average high of 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Tuxtla?
February is the coldest month in Tuxtla, with an average low of 16°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tuxtla?
The record high at the Tuxtla station is 44°C, set on April 13, 2021. The record low is 0°C, on December 17, 1997.
What is the sunniest month in Tuxtla?
February is the sunniest month in Tuxtla, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. September is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station FRANCISCO SARABIA (24 km away).
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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station FRANCISCO SARABIA.