AI-generatedOaxaca de Juárez at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,410 h
- Rain a year
- 741 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,571 m
Climate in Oaxaca de Juárez
Oaxaca de Juárez has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while October is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year, Oaxaca de Juárez is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1918:06
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–06:48 · evening 17:37–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 18:19–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Oaxaca de Juárez in October?
In October, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:19 – 18:06
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Oaxaca de Juárez
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Oaxaca de Juárez, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Oaxaca de Juárez
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Oaxaca de Juárez: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Oaxaca de Juárez has about 10 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Oaxaca de Juárez
How breezy and how cloudy Oaxaca de Juárez is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Oaxaca de Juárez typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Oaxaca de Juárez: mostly cloudy, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Oaxaca de Juárez
How often the day gets hot in Oaxaca de Juárez (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Oaxaca de Juárez has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Oaxaca de Juárez
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in May (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 25° | 10° | 6.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 27° | 11° | 7.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 28° | 13° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 30° | 14° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 75 | 29° | 16° | 7.0 h | 7 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 25° | 16° | 5.8 h | 17 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 25° | 15° | 6.1 h | 16 | 109 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 25° | 15° | 5.8 h | 16 | 127 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 24° | 15° | 5.0 h | 20 | 193 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 24° | 14° | 5.9 h | 10 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 12° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 24° | 11° | 6.5 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.06° N, 96.73° W · 1,571 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez
The best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 193 mm.
Oaxaca de Juárez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Oaxaca de Juárez in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Oaxaca de Juárez in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Oaxaca de Juárez in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Oaxaca de Juárez in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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February has the better holiday weather in Oaxaca de Juárez: score 96 against 77. In February, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. February has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 77 | 96better |
| Day high | 24° | 27° |
| Night low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 2 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Oaxaca de Juárez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January25° · 7 h
In January, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in January96February27° · 8 h
In February, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in February87March28° · 8 h
In March, Oaxaca de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in March80April30° · 8 h
In April, Oaxaca de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in April75May29° · 7 h
In May, Oaxaca de Juárez is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in May61June25° · 6 h
In June, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 164 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in June65July25° · 6 h
In July, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 109 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in July64August25° · 6 h
In August, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in August57September24° · 5 h
In September, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in September77October24° · 6 h
In October, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in October93November24° · 7 h
In November, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca de Juárez in November92December24° · 7 h
In December, Oaxaca de Juárez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Oaxaca de Juárez.
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Oaxaca de Juárez vs. Veracruz
In October Oaxaca de Juárez has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs. 60). During the day Veracruz is 4 °C warmer than Oaxaca de Juárez. Veracruz gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Oaxaca de Juárez | Veracruz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 77 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 16 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Oaxaca de Juárez ranks 8 of 25 destinations in this country.
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- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de JuárezThis page24°77
Planning a trip to Oaxaca de Juárez
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Oaxaca de Juárez in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Oaxaca de Juárez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Oaxaca de Juárez
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez?
The best time to visit Oaxaca de Juárez is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Oaxaca de Juárez?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. October is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Oaxaca de Juárez?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 193 mm. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Oaxaca de Juárez get?
Oaxaca de Juárez gets around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.0 hours a day; in September there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Oaxaca de Juárez in?
Oaxaca de Juárez uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Oaxaca de Juárez?
A nonstop flight from London to Oaxaca de Juárez takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Oaxaca de Juárez?
Oaxaca de Juárez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 92.
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