Climate normals · 1970–2000
Oaxaca Climate
Oaxaca is a city in Mexico (20) with a population of about 255,029. Its average annual temperature is 21.3°C (70°F), with roughly 644 mm of rain per year.
21.3°C
Avg Temp
644
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Oaxaca Climate
Oaxaca has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F) and receives about 644 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.3°C
Avg Temp
644
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 66° | 3 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 5 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 11 mm |
| April | 23° / 74° | 30 mm |
| May | 24° / 74° | 72 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 141 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 95 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 106 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 120 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 46 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 10 mm |
| December | 19° / 67° | 5 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Oaxaca
The most comfortable months to visit Oaxaca are typically March, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Oaxaca are typically March, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Oaxaca, Mexico has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C and about 644 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Oaxaca average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.