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Oaxaca
Visit in March — score 81/100 · avg high 91°F · 3 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72 | 58° | 82° | 36° | 2 | 8 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| February | 79 | 61° | 87° | 39° | 2 | 6 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| March | 81 | 65° | 91° | 41° | 3 | 12 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| April | 77 | 68° | 92° | 46° | 8 | 33 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| May | 58 | 69° | 91° | 50° | 19 | 74 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 46 | 65° | 84° | 52° | 30 | 199 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 41 | 64° | 79° | 51° | 31 | 146 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 40 | 63° | 78° | 51° | 31 | 178 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 40 | 63° | 77° | 51° | 30 | 205 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 33 | 61° | 78° | 45° | 24 | 97 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 69 | 58° | 78° | 40° | 5 | 20 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 68 | 58° | 79° | 38° | 2 | 9 | 11.0h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Oaxaca (March, April, May) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 46°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 81/100.
Summer
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Oaxaca (June, July, August) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 52°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Fall
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Oaxaca (September, October, November) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 45°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 69/100.
Winter
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 38°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Oaxaca (December, January, February) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 38°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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