When to visit
Oaxaca City?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Oaxaca City
Oaxaca · Mexico

The best weather in Oaxaca City is from January, February, December, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, August. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
67

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
15–25°C
Cool nights
Feels like
16–27°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
174mm
Moderate rain · 18 days
Sunshine
7.4h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
78%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
52
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep52OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score99100979486556874678498100
ClimatePleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantRainyHumidHumidRainyHumidPleasantPleasant
Temperature11–25°C11–28°C13–29°C15–31°C16–30°C16–26°C14–26°C15–26°C15–25°C14–25°C12–26°C11–26°C
Feels like9–24°C10–26°C12–29°C15–31°C17–31°C16–28°C15–28°C15–28°C16–27°C14–26°C12–26°C10–24°C
Precipitation3mm
1 days
2mm
0 days
17mm
2 days
19mm
2 days
57mm
6 days
168mm
16 days
114mm
12 days
145mm
14 days
174mm
18 days
93mm
9 days
8mm
2 days
2mm
0 days
Sunshine10.7h
☀︎ 95%
11.1h
☀︎ 96%
11.3h
☀︎ 94%
11.9h
☀︎ 95%
11.6h
☀︎ 90%
8.1h
☀︎ 62%
9.4h
☀︎ 72%
8.9h
☀︎ 70%
7.4h
☀︎ 61%
9.4h
☀︎ 80%
10.7h
☀︎ 94%
10.7h
☀︎ 96%
WindW · 14 km/hS · 16 km/hS · 18 km/hS · 18 km/hSE · 16 km/hSE · 13 km/hNW · 12 km/hNW · 11 km/hE · 11 km/hNW · 12 km/hNW · 12 km/hNW · 13 km/h
Humidity (%)56%52%52%52%59%74%74%75%78%73%64%58%
Day length11.2h11.6h12.1h12.5h12.9h13.1h13.0h12.7h12.2h11.7h11.3h11.1h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Guelaguetza
Day of the Dead
Night of the Radishes
Events & Festivals
  • GuelaguetzaculturalSignature event
    July· 50k+ visitors

    Oaxaca's signature indigenous festival fills the city with regional dance, music, and traditional dress over two consecu…

  • Day of the DeadreligiousSignature event
    October, November· 500k+ visitors

    Oaxaca is one of the most celebrated places in Mexico to experience Dia de Muertos, with elaborate altars, candlelit cem…

  • Night of the Radishescultural
    December· 5k+ visitors

    On December 23rd, Oaxaca's main square fills with intricately carved radish sculptures depicting nativity scenes, local…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Oaxaca City?

The best weather in Oaxaca City is from February, December, January, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, April, August (11–31 °C).

What is the weather like in Oaxaca City?

Oaxaca City has a climate with an overall score of 8.5/10. Annual temperatures range from 11 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Oaxaca City?

The hottest month in Oaxaca City is April, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Oaxaca City?

The rainiest month in Oaxaca City is September, with an average of 174 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Oaxaca City?

Peak season in Oaxaca City is January, February, March, July, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Oaxaca City?

Shoulder season in Oaxaca City falls in April, August. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.