El Castillo, Chichen Itza Templo de Kukulcán
El Castillo is a pyramid and temple located in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Dedicated to Kukulkan, the structure reaches a height of 24 meters and is part of Chichen Itza. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Mexico, ranking 5th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January and February bring daily highs of 28 °C to 30 °C with lower rainfall of 34 mm to 37 mm on about 6 to 9 rainy days. From May through October, daily highs range from 31 °C to 35 °C, and monthly rainfall increases between 101 mm and 218 mm, with September seeing the highest rain on about 24 days.
The nearest airport is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum in Tulum, Mexico, located 110 km away. The site is 1114 km from Mexico City. Nearby sights include Chichen Itza at a distance of 0 km.
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.
