Oaxaca in January: weather, rain (2%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in January

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in January?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: January is honestly one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. You'll enjoy warm, sunny days perfect for exploring markets and ruins, with cool mornings that feel refreshing rather than cold. Rain is virtually non-existent, making it ideal for anyone seeking guaranteed dry weather and vibrant outdoor adventures.

By trip type

Oaxaca in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Oaxaca enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Oaxaca.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	11°C	26°C	2%	0.1	10.9h	9.0/10
☀️ February	11°C	28°C	2%	0.1	11.2h	9.4/10
☀️ March	14°C	30°C	6%	0.4	11.5h	8.8/10
☀️ April	15°C	31°C	16%	0.6	12.2h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	16°C	30°C	28%	1.9	12.4h	8.2/10
⛅ June	16°C	26°C	67%	6.1	11.4h	7.3/10
🌤️ July	14°C	26°C	59%	3.6	12.3h	7.6/10
⛅ August	14°C	26°C	67%	5.0	11.5h	7.3/10
🌧️ September	15°C	24°C	70%	5.9	10.9h	7.1/10
🌤️ October	14°C	25°C	38%	3.3	11.2h	7.8/10
☀️ November	12°C	26°C	8%	0.2	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ December	11°C	26°C	2%	0.1	10.9h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Oaxaca averages 26°C, 2% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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