When to go
The Best Time to Visit Oaxaca
Month-by-month climate data for Oaxaca, Mexico — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
October–April. Dry season with warm days and cool evenings; Day of the Dead (Oct 31–Nov 2) is the city’s peak experience.
Warmest in Oaxaca: Apr (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Aug (25°C / 77°F) · Wettest: Aug (~22 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Oaxaca climate, month by month
January
26° / 11°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
February
28° / 11°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
March
31° / 13°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
32° / 16°C
~3 rain days
Good
May
31° / 16°C
~8 rain days
Good
June
27° / 16°C
~19 rain days
Good
July
26° / 14°C
~21 rain days
Good
August
25° / 14°C
~22 rain days
Good
September
25° / 15°C
~21 rain days
Good
October
25° / 14°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
November
26° / 12°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
December
26° / 11°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
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