Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oaxaca, Mexico in February.

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Oaxaca de Juárez Puerto Escondido Santa Cruz Huatulco Zipolite

Planning a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Oaxaca in February

Oaxaca, Mexico is a region in Mexico. In February, Oaxaca experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in San Felipe Usila at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Puerto Escondido at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Escondido and 15°C (59°F) in San Felipe Usila.

For a closer look at conditions across Oaxaca, Mexico, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 3.9 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in San Felipe Usila with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Oaxaca de Juárez enjoys approximately 261 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oaxaca.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oaxaca

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Oaxaca, Mexico?

Temperature range in Oaxaca (February)

Precipitation variation in Oaxaca (February)

Oaxaca de Juárez

In February Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
283 hours
261 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez →

Puerto Escondido

In February Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
250 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Escondido →

Santa Cruz Huatulco

In February Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
251 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco →

Zipolite

In February Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
250 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zipolite →

Tangolunda

In February Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
251 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tangolunda →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oaxaca, in Mexico.

In our records: Mexico February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Mexico in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Mexico dropped to -17°C (1°F) in Ciudad Juárez on February 3, 2011.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Mexico was -9°C (16°F) in Ciudad Juárez on February 2, 2011.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oaxaca in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oaxaca de Juárez 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Puerto Escondido 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Santa Cruz Huatulco 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Zipolite 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Tangolunda 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Puerto Ángel 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)

Oaxaca weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oaxaca, Mexico in February?

Expect perfect weather across Oaxaca, Mexico in February. The popular destination of Oaxaca de Juárez averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Oaxaca, Mexico in February?

In Oaxaca de Juárez, the average daytime high in February is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Oaxaca, Mexico get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca de Juárez averages only about 7.1 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Oaxaca, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. On the other hand, the weather in June and September tend to be tolerable.

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