Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez (Oaxaca, Mexico)

The best time of year to visit Oaxaca de Juárez in Mexico

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.

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 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

Which months have the greatest rainfall in Oaxaca de Juárez?
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and September.

Does Oaxaca de Juárez have a dry season?
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.

Which is the warmest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C (84°F) and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 24°C (76°F).

Which is the wettest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
June tops the wettest month list with 185mm (7.3in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
January is the driest month with 9mm (0.3in) 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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