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Monte Albán

Oaxaca, Mexico
Best timeNov–May
Set inOaxaca, Mexico
In season~79°F high
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

50–84°F
CurrencyMXN
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-06:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Monte Albán
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb, Mar, Dec. Go in Jan, Apr, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 77%
WarmestApr · 84°F
WettestAug
Best windowNov–May
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

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). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The site is located on a low mountainous range rising above the plain in the central section of the Valley of Oaxaca, where the latter's northern Etla, eastern Tlacolula, and southern Zimatlán and Ocotlán branches meet. The present-day state capital Oaxaca City is located approximately 9 km (6 mi) east of Monte Albán.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–May, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Oaxaca
3 mi away
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
3 mi away
Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
3 mi away
Oaxaca
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Monte Albán?

The best time to visit Monte Albán is November–May, in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Where is Monte Albán?

Monte Albán is in Oaxaca, Mexico.

What is Monte Albán known for?

Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The site is located on a low mountainous range rising above the plain in the central section of the Valley of Oaxaca, where the latter's northern Etla, eastern Tlacolula, and southern Zimatlán and Ocotlán branches meet. The present-day state capital Oaxaca City is located approximately 9 km (6 mi) east of Monte Albán.

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