Climate of Oaxaca, Mexico
Area-weighted average across Oaxaca. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Oaxaca, a subdivision of Mexico, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in May, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in to 253 mm / 10 in depending on the season (1346 mm / 53 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C67.6°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.5°C68.9°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 22.2°C72°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 23.7°C74.7°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 24.3°C75.7°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.5°C74.3°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.8°C73°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 253 mm10″ | Tropical |
| October | 21.9°C71.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| November | 21°C69.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.1°C68.2°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best months to visit Oaxaca, Mexico for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 24.3°C / 75.7°F, and the driest is March with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Oaxaca?
Oaxaca, Mexico has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1346 mm / 53 in, with the wettest month being September (253 mm / 10 in) and the driest March (18 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Oaxaca?
The hottest month in Oaxaca is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Oaxaca?
The coldest month in Oaxaca is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
When does it rain most in Oaxaca?
The wettest month in Oaxaca is September, averaging about 253 mm / 10 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 18 mm / 0.7 in.