Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, November, December
June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Oaxaca for backpacking is January, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Oaxaca due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Oaxaca
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 5 |
February | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 7 |
March | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 11 |
April | 95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 30 |
May | 85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 89 |
June | 70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 140 |
July | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 108 |
August | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 19° | 109 |
September | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 18° | 131 |
October | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 18° | 71 |
November | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 16 |
December | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 8 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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