Chichen Itza
Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chichen Itza is an ancient city and archaeological site located in the Yucatán state of Mexico. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural property under special protection, it is the most looked-up sight in Mexico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences its driest weather from February through April, with monthly rainfall between 34 mm and 49 mm and daily highs ranging from 30 °C to 34 °C. The period from June to September is the wettest, with rainfall peaking at 218 mm in September. Temperatures remain warm throughout the year, with daily highs generally between 28 °C and 35 °C.
The nearest airport is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum, located 110 km away. The site is 1114 km from Mexico City. Visitors can also explore El Castillo, which is situated directly within the archaeological site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 218 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 34 | 38 | 49 | 101 | 167 | 174 | 185 | 218 | 127 | 52 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
