February · Mexico
Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Cristóbal de las Casas in February
Average temperature 18°C, 24 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in San Cristóbal de las Casas scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Cristóbal's colonial lanes and Maya villages sit in the cool highlands of Chiapas.
February in San Cristóbal de las Casas — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
February averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 daylight hours.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in San Cristóbal de las Casas (2nd of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Cristóbal de las Casas in February?
- In February, San Cristóbal de las Casas averages 18°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas?
- February earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Cristóbal de las Casas in February?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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