Chinkultic Archaeological Site

Ancient Maya site with stelae and ballcourt

A Maya site in Chiapas, Chinkultic features dozens of carved stelae, a ballcourt and terraced plazas. Visitors hike jungle trails to inspect hieroglyphs, climb small pyramids and watch swifts over open ceremonial spaces.

Chinkultic at a Glance#

Address: Chinkultic Archaeological Zone, Ocosingo Municipality, Chiapas, Mexico

Website: https://www.inah.gob.mx/

Hours: Daily 8am-5pm (typical for INAH archaeological sites)

Admission: Entrance fee charged by INAH sites (varies); local guide fees additional

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How to Get to Chinkultic#

Chinkultic is reached by road from Ocosingo in Chiapas. The route includes rural roads and jungle tracks-many visitors join guided tours from Palenque or San Cristóbal de las Casas that handle transport and site entry.

Tips for Visiting Chinkultic#

Visit early to avoid heat-late morning sees fewer tour groups.
Observe the carved stelae and hieroglyphic panels closely; a guide will point out calendar dates and glyphic names.
Wear light, protective clothing-the site is in a sub‑tropical forest environment and insects can be active.

Best Time to Visit Chinkultic#

Best visited in the dry season for trail access and clearer conditions; mornings cooler and better for exploring sculptures and stelae.

Dry season

Nov-Apr · 20-30°C

Easier access and more comfortable walking conditions.

Wet season

May-Oct · 22-32°C

Lush forest surrounds but trails can be slippery; check access after heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Chinkultic#

Climate

Chinkultic's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 11°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2072 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 49 Good

Best Time to Visit

MarchFebruaryApril

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 27°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 29°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

May

May is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

138 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (374 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

374 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (321 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

321 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (312 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

312 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (356 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

356 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

234 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight