Visit Oaxaca in April? Score 8.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 88°F

🌧 Rainy days

16% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.2h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 16%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: April in Oaxaca is absolutely stellar—you're looking at warm, sunny days (around 31°C) with cool mornings and virtually no rain to worry about. This is peak shoulder season, perfect for anyone who loves sunshine and heat without the humidity that monsoon brings later. You'll have 12+ hours of daylight to explore colonial architecture and indigenous markets.

By trip type

Oaxaca in April by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Oaxaca. Temperatures rise (31°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	52°F	79°F	2%	0.0in	10.9h	9.0/10
☀️ February	52°F	82°F	2%	0.0in	11.2h	9.4/10
☀️ March	57°F	86°F	6%	0.0in	11.5h	8.8/10
☀️ April	59°F	88°F	16%	0.0in	12.2h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	61°F	86°F	28%	0.1in	12.4h	8.2/10
⛅ June	61°F	79°F	67%	0.2in	11.4h	7.3/10
🌤️ July	57°F	79°F	59%	0.1in	12.3h	7.6/10
⛅ August	57°F	79°F	67%	0.2in	11.5h	7.3/10
🌧️ September	59°F	75°F	70%	0.2in	10.9h	7.1/10
🌤️ October	57°F	77°F	38%	0.1in	11.2h	7.8/10
☀️ November	54°F	79°F	8%	0.0in	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ December	52°F	79°F	2%	0.0in	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 April, Oaxaca averages 88°F, 16% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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