March in Oaxaca
Oaxaca in March. One of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeOaxacaExplore →
Seven moles, tlayudas and mezcal in Mexicos culinary soul.
02What to seeChurch of Santo Domingo de GuzmánExplore →
The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez (Mexico) is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture.
03What to seeBasilica of Our Lady of SolitudeExplore →
The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico.
04What to seeCathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, OaxacaExplore →
05The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, located in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca.
Monte Albán
Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
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Oaxaca, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
April in Oaxaca
Oaxaca in April. One of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
August in Oaxaca
What’s on in Oaxaca in August. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Olive Ridley Arribada, August to November 2027
September in Oaxaca
What’s on in Oaxaca in September. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Olive Ridley Arribada, August to November 2027
October in Oaxaca
What’s on in Oaxaca in October. One of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Olive Ridley Arribada, August to November 2027
November in Oaxaca
What’s on in Oaxaca in November. One of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
- Olive Ridley Arribada, August to November 2027
- Dia de los Muertos, November 1 to 2, 2027
- Dia de los Muertos, November 1 to 2, 2026
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Oaxaca International (OAX).
Know before you go
- Eat your way through the Mercado 20 de Noviembre.
- Day-trip to the Monte Alban ruins above the city.
- Taste mezcal at a valley palenque, not just a bar.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Oaxaca is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in Mexico.
Where is Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is in Mexico. The nearest major airport is Oaxaca International (OAX).
What is Oaxaca known for?
Mexico's capital of food, mezcal, and craft.
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city