Best Time to Visit Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca de Juárez is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez for sunny, dry weather is October–April — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.9°C / 66°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in May, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Oaxaca de Juárez's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9°C66°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.1°C68.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.8°C71.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.2°C73.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 21.2°C70.2°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 20.1°C68.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.2°C66.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez?
The best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 23.6°C / 74.5°F, and the driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oaxaca de Juárez's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Oaxaca de Juárez?
The rainy season at Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 46 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is June (140 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the driest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
The driest month in Oaxaca de Juárez is January, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.9°C / 66°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Oaxaca de Juárez?
The least comfortable months for travel to Oaxaca de Juárez — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 140 mm / 5.5 in in June, and the coldest month averages 18.9°C / 66°F.
Is Oaxaca de Juárez climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Oaxaca de Juárez figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Oaxaca de Juárez specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.