Oaxaca in October: weather, rain (38%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

14°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

38% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 25°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 38%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: October in Oaxaca hits that sweet spot for travelers who love mild warmth without the intense heat. Expect pleasant 14–25°C days with afternoon showers rolling through about a third of the time—perfect if you don't mind a little rain punctuating your explorations. You'll get solid sunshine (11+ hours daily), so pack layers and a light rain jacket, and you're set for wandering markets and colonial streets comfortably.

By trip type

Oaxaca in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Oaxaca is often underrated: 25°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. 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.

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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 October, Oaxaca averages 25°C, 38% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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