Best time to visit Oaxaca
The best time to visit Oaxaca is from November through March, since its warm and sunny with little or no rainfall.
However, for hot weather visit from February through to mid-May.
Oaxaca weather
Oaxaca has a sub-tropical climate with a dry season from October to April, and a wet season from May to September.
What is the best month to visit Oaxaca?
February, March and April are the best months to visit Oaxaca – you can expect warm, sunny weather, with clear blue skies and little or no rainfall. The average temperature is 22°C (71°F).
Which is the hottest month in Oaxaca?
May is usually the hottest month in Oaxaca, with an average high temperature of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 34 °C (93°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-March to mid-May, with an average daily high temperature above 30°C (86°F).
What is the humidity in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 37% – 66% over the course of the year. However, it feels comfortable all year round.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Oaxaca?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Oaxaca is 11°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 6°C (43°F) to comfortable at 15°C (59°F).
Which is the coldest month in Oaxaca?
The coldest month of the year in Oaxaca is January, with an average high of 27°C (80°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F).
However, on the coldest nights of the month, the temperature may drop below 5°C (41°F).
The cooler season lasts from late-June through January, with an average daily high temperature below 28°C (86°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Oaxaca?
The sunniest month in Oaxaca is usually February with an average of eight hours of sunshine per day; that's 70% of daylight hours on average.
Which month has the most rain in Oaxaca?
September is usually the wettest month in Oaxaca with 162mm (6in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 20 days.
The wet season lasts from late-May through to mid-October, with a greater than 35% chance of rainfall on any given day.
The drier season lasts from mid-October to late-May. The months of December, January, February and March, receive minimal or no rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Oaxaca?
The windiest month of the year in Oaxaca is November, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-September through to late-December, with average wind speeds of more than 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from late-December through to late-September. The calmest month of the year in Oaxaca is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 8 kilometres per hour (5 mph; 4 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Oaxaca varies throughout the year.
Oaxaca Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 43 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 59 | 51 | 46 |
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| 9 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 81 | 150 | 155 | 158 | 162 | 67 | 12 | 1 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: October to March;
Shoulder season: April and May;
Low season: June to September.
Source: Meteorological data for Oaxaca is based on weather statistics gathered during 1992 to 2021 by the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) – Mexico's national weather organisation – from the closest weather station: Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, (OAX), located around 7km (4mi) from Oaxaca.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Oaxaca: 17 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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