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City Trips 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 city trip to Oaxaca?

The best time to visit Oaxaca for a city trip is January, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips 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
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°7
March
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°11
April
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°30
May
81Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°89
June
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°140
July
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°108
August
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°109
September
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
18°131
October
94Excellent
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 city trips?

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The best time to visit Oaxaca for city trips 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 city trips.

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