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Oaxaca de Juárez Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 9°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June and September.
  • Does Oaxaca de Juárez have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    September tops the wettest month list with 193 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    January is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Oaxaca de Juárez

    Tue   Dec 03
    29°C | 9°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    29°C | 9°C
    S 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    28°C | 7°C
    SE 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain