Oaxaca de Juárez Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Becasue of it's proximity to the equator the temperatures in Oaxaca remain fairly constant throughout the entire year. The city does not have a traditional four-season year, however it does have a rainy season and a dry season. The dry season lasts from October to April and you will see little rainfall. The wet season lasts from April to October with heavy rainfall.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Oaxaca de Juárez remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in April to a comfortable 24°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Oaxaca de Juárez has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 908 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Oaxaca de Juárez, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 193 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Oaxaca de Juárez Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Oaxaca de Juárez, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Oaxaca de Juárez.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 74%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Oaxaca de Juárez in Mexico
During the months of January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 193 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.
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