Oaxaca weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

57°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

67% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 67%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.5h/d

Our take: August in Oaxaca brings warm afternoons and cool evenings—perfect if you love layering and don't mind afternoon downpours. The rainy season keeps landscapes lush and crowds lighter, ideal for travelers seeking authentic experiences over peak-season tourism. Pack a light rain jacket and embrace the moody, atmospheric vibe.

By trip type

Oaxaca in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Oaxaca brings pleasant temperatures (26°F) and long sunny days (11.5h of sunshine). With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 August, Oaxaca averages 79°F, 67% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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