Visit Oaxaca in November? Score 8.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

12°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

8% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in November?

✅ Good

✅ 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 : █░░░░░░░░░ 8%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: November is genuinely one of Oaxaca's best months—warm, dry, and perfect if you're the type who doesn't want to choose between sunshine and comfort. Expect mild 12–26°C days with virtually no rain, giving you nine+ hours of daily sun to explore colonial streets and indigenous markets. This is ideal for travelers who appreciate pleasant weather without the summer heat or rainy season crowds.

By trip type

Oaxaca in November by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in November

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Oaxaca is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 November, Oaxaca averages 26°C, 8% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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