Oaxaca, Mexico Weather
Oaxaca hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 78°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Oaxaca weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Oaxaca looks partly cloudy, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 52°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 13 (extreme).
Oaxaca 14-day forecast
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |