Oaxaca, Mexico Weather

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76°
Partly cloudy Feels like 79° · High 74° / Low 53°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
61%
10 Very High
Updated just now

Oaxaca hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 74°F (24°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 78°F (26°C).

Now
21%
12 PM
27%
1 PM
36%
2 PM
36%
3 PM
42%
4 PM
36%
5 PM
39%
6 PM
25%
7 PM
36%
7:04 PM
Sunset
8 PM
27%
9 PM
19%
10 PM
15%
11 PM
20%
12 AM
17%
1 AM
26%
2 AM
23%
3 AM
25%
4 AM
17%
5 AM
19%
6 AM
25%
6:02 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
17%
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
79°
Wind
7 mph
NE · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
61%
Pressure
30.26 in
Visibility
9 mi
Precipitation
0.01 in
71% chance today

Oaxaca weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Oaxaca looks sunny, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 51°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 14 (extreme).

High / Low
79° / 51°
Precipitation
7%
Sunrise / sunset
06:02 AM / 07:03 PM

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Oaxaca 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Sunny
High 79° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 81° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 82° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 82° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 79° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 80° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 78° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 78° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 78° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 73° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 72° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Patchy light rain
High 74° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 85%

About the weather in Oaxaca

Located in Mexico, Oaxaca experiences a subtropical highland climate with spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Afternoon temperatures peak near 86°F (30°C) in May and dip to about 78°F (26°C) in January, with around 31.5 inches (801 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.

Oaxaca weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: May - highs near 86°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 78°F (26°C)
  • Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: 40°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
  • Wettest month: September (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.9 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation

Temperatures through the year

The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 61°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 78°F (26°C) and lows around 51°F (11°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 40°F (4°C).

Rain, sun and snow

September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.8 inches (174 mm) of rain over 20 days, while February is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.

Season by season

March through May

March through May in Oaxaca brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.

June through August

June through August in Oaxaca brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season.

September through November

September through November in Oaxaca is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.

December through February

December through February in Oaxaca brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); precipitation is infrequent.

Average temperatures in Oaxaca by month

Monthly averages for Oaxaca based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 78° 51° 0 0.1 in 10.7 h/day 56%
February 82° 52° 0 0.1 in 11.1 h/day 52%
March 85° 56° 2 0.7 in 11.3 h/day 52%
April 87° 59° 5 0.7 in 11.9 h/day 51%
May 86° 61° 9 2.3 in 11.6 h/day 58%
June 79° 60° 20 6.6 in 10.4 h/day 73%
July 78° 58° 18 4.5 in 11.4 h/day 74%
August 78° 58° 20 5.7 in 10.7 h/day 75%
September 76° 59° 20 6.8 in 9.7 h/day 78%
October 77° 57° 11 3.7 in 10.2 h/day 73%
November 78° 54° 2 0.3 in 10.7 h/day 64%
December 78° 52° 0 0.1 in 10.7 h/day 58%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Oaxaca?
May is the hottest month in Oaxaca, with average highs of 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows near 61°F (16°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Oaxaca?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and lows around 51°F (11°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 40°F (4°C).
What is the rainiest month in Oaxaca?
September is typically the wettest month, averaging 6.8 inches (174 mm) of precipitation across about 20 days. February is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Oaxaca?
Snow is essentially absent in Oaxaca - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Oaxaca is generally November to February, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 79°F (26°C).
How sunny is Oaxaca?
Oaxaca averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day across the year. April is the sunniest month at about 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Is Oaxaca humid?
Relative humidity in Oaxaca averages about 64% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.