Climate Insights for Zinacantán

Chiapas, Mexico

Hottest
April
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
June
498 mm rain19.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zinacantán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,149 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 498 mm of rainfall. Zinacantán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Zinacantán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 84.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 19.6 in of rainfall. Zinacantán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°MayMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°SepMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°OctMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°F
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Zinacantán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zinacantán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 83°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 203mmJunPrecipitation: 498mmJulPrecipitation: 276mmAugPrecipitation: 339mmSepPrecipitation: 444mmOctPrecipitation: 233mmNovPrecipitation: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 22mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 19.6inJulPrecipitation: 10.9inAugPrecipitation: 13.3inSepPrecipitation: 17.5inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Zinacantán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,149 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 498 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 487 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Zinacantán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 19.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Zinacantán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zinacantán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°64°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr22°71°F
May22°71°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Zinacantán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Zinacantán is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zinacantán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zinacantán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
498 mm19.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
339 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
444 mm17.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in