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Tuxtla, Chiapas Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Tuxtla, Chiapas?
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.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Tuxtla got 1299 mm of rain, against a normal of 1020 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 452 mm.
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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is 11°C (2026).
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. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest, at 17%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover FRANCISCO SARABIA during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 382 mm of precipitation, on September 27, 2014.
37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 31° | 5.8 mm | 1 | 73% | 58% | 38° | 5° |
| February | 16° | 33° | 5.1 mm | 1 | 67% | 70% | 40° | 9° |
| March | 17° | 35° | 1.3 mm | 1 | 63% | 68% | 42° | 9° |
| April | 19° | 37° | 12 mm | 2 | 61% | 59% | 44° | 8° |
| May | — | 36° | 65 mm | 7 | 70% | 42% | 43° | 12° |
| June | 21° | 33° | 187 mm | 15 | 80% | 22% | 41° | 12° |
| July | 21° | 33° | 172 mm | 14 | 82% | 21% | 37° | 11° |
| August | 21° | 33° | 204 mm | 15 | 83% | 21% | 38° | 12° |
| September | 21° | 32° | 202 mm | 16 | 84% | 17% | 37° | 11° |
| October | 18° | 32° | 105 mm | 10 | 82% | 24% | 37° | 11° |
| November | 18° | 32° | 34 mm | 3 | 80% | 40% | 37° | 9° |
| December | 17° | 31° | 27 mm | 2 | 75% | 55% | 37° | 0° |
Station: FRANCISCO SARABIA, 24 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
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?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 70% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest.