Oaxaca weather in January
Planning a getaway to Oaxaca this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Oaxaca de Juárez typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 283 hours of sunshine in Oaxaca de Juárez. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oaxaca in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oaxaca climate page.
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Popular destinations in Oaxaca
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oaxaca?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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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