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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, November, December

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

16°C – 21°C

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.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Oaxaca

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Oaxaca

When is the best time to visit Oaxaca for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Oaxaca for backpacking is typically in January, November, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Oaxaca?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Oaxaca, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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