What’s the climate like in Oaxaca?
The current climate of Oaxaca features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Oaxaca in recent years was 41°C in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in November 2018.
On average, Oaxaca receives 736 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Oaxaca for sunny weather is January through May, July and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Oaxaca. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Oaxaca
The climate table of Oaxaca shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,0 | 8,2 | 20 | 23 | 65 | 156 | 109 | 138 | 124 | 59 | 15 | 9,0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in April and May
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in December
- Precipitation: 736 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,2 mm in February, 9,0 mm in January and December
- Wettest months: 156 mm in June, 138 mm in August and 124 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Oaxaca
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Oaxaca, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Oaxaca
This graph shows how much precipitation Oaxaca, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Oaxaca
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Oaxaca, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Oaxaca
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Oaxaca, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Oaxaca
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Oaxaca, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Oaxaca by Month
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