December Rainfall and Precipitation in Oaxaca

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Oaxaca, Mexico in December.

Oaxaca, Mexico, a region in Mexico, experiences precipitation in December ranging from low in Salina Cruz with 5.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall to high in San Felipe Usila with 131 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall.

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Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Oaxaca precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Oaxaca, Mexico receive in December?

Oaxaca de Juárez stays mostly dry in December, with average rainfall close to 5.7 mm (0.2 in).

How many days does it rain in Oaxaca, Mexico in December?

Oaxaca de Juárez sees roughly a single day rainy days during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Oaxaca, Mexico?

No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in Oaxaca, Mexico, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in December in Oaxaca, Mexico?

Based on our records, San Felipe Usila receives the most rainfall in Oaxaca, Mexico in December, averaging about 131 mm (5.2 in).

What is the driest city in December in Oaxaca, Mexico?

Salina Cruz is the driest city we have data for in Oaxaca, Mexico in December, with monthly rainfall close to 5.2 mm (0.2 in).

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