Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca Weather in March

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

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Oaxaca de Juárez Puerto Escondido Santa Cruz Huatulco Zipolite

Thinking about venturing to Oaxaca, Mexico this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Oaxaca in March

Oaxaca, Mexico is a region in Mexico. March in Oaxaca generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in San Felipe Usila at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Puerto Escondido at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Escondido and 16°C (61°F) in San Felipe Usila.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oaxaca, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Salina Cruz with an average of 5.2 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in San Felipe Usila with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Oaxaca de Juárez enjoys approximately 296 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Oaxaca in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Oaxaca, Mexico?

Temperature range in Oaxaca (March)

Precipitation variation in Oaxaca (March)

Oaxaca de Juárez

In March Oaxaca de Juárez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
296 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez →

Puerto Escondido

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
277 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Puerto Escondido →

Santa Cruz Huatulco

In March Santa Cruz Huatulco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
280 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz Huatulco →

Zipolite

In March Zipolite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
277 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Zipolite →

Tangolunda

In March Tangolunda generally has very 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
280 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Tangolunda →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oaxaca de Juárez 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Puerto Escondido 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Santa Cruz Huatulco 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Zipolite 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Tangolunda 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Puerto Ángel 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Oaxaca weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Oaxaca, Mexico brings perfect weather. In Oaxaca de Juárez, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Oaxaca de Juárez averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxaca de Juárez averages only about 18 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Oaxaca de Juárez is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide 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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