Weather in January in Oaxaca
Considering a trip to Oaxaca this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Oaxaca in January?
Oaxaca is a region in Mexico. In January, 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
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in San Felipe Usila at 22°C to very warm in Mazunte at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mazunte and 14°C in San Felipe Usila. During this period, Oaxaca de Juárez experiences its coolest temperatures annually.For a closer look at conditions across Oaxaca, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 3.9 mm to high rainfall in San Felipe Usila with 139 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Oaxaca de Juárez usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Oaxaca de Juárez usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Oaxaca's conditions throughout the year, check out our Oaxaca climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca de Juárez
In January Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Escondido
In January Puerto Escondido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Cruz Huatulco
In January Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Zipolite
In January Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tangolunda
In January Tangolunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oaxaca, in Mexico.
Is January the best time to visit Oaxaca?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Oaxaca. Typically, the climate in Oaxaca de Juárez is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Oaxaca de Juárez. On the other hand, the months of June and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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