Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical Aug high
Oaxaca
Mexico · North America
Oaxaca is most comfortable in the drier months around January and December. Typical daytime highs run about 76-86°F year-round. The climate is warm and low-humidity. Rainy season runs roughly May to September.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
52°F to 86°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
10.5 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.1 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
23%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology