The month in detail
What to expect in June
Summer in Oaxaca brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (6.4h of sunshine). Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
June ranks 10 out of 12 months in Oaxaca. Compared to May: −4°C daytime, 23 pts more rainy days, −2.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
13.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is June the right month?
The best month in Oaxaca is February (9.4/10), 1.6 pt higher than June.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mexico
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyMexican Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthSeptember · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 40%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Oaxaca ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MexicoTropical climate with a 9.4 → 7.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.06°N · 96.73°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
February is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 11.0°C lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of February & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Oaxaca get in February?
Oaxaca averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Oaxaca?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Oaxaca in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 11.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Oaxaca good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Oaxaca scores 8.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 9.1/10.
When should you avoid Oaxaca?
September is the most difficult month to visit Oaxaca, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Oaxaca in June?
The average UV index reaches 9 in June in Oaxaca (very high), with about 13.0h of daylight. Protection essential.