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MexicoThe climate of Oaxaca
The current climate in Oaxaca features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Oaxaca, Mexico.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Oaxaca in recent years was 41°C in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in November 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Oaxaca receives 736 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Oaxaca for sunny weather is January through May, July and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Oaxaca. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Oaxaca
The climate table of Oaxaca shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,0 | 8,2 | 20 | 23 | 65 | 156 | 109 | 138 | 124 | 59 | 15 | 9,0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Oaxaca, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Oaxaca
Yearly Temperature in Oaxaca
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Oaxaca, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Oaxaca
Total Yearly Precipitation in Oaxaca
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Oaxaca, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Oaxaca
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Average weather in Oaxaca by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oaxaca. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.