Visit Oaxaca in January? Score 9.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in January

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

52°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in January?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: January is honestly one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. You'll enjoy warm, sunny days perfect for exploring markets and ruins, with cool mornings that feel refreshing rather than cold. Rain is virtually non-existent, making it ideal for anyone seeking guaranteed dry weather and vibrant outdoor adventures.

By trip type

Oaxaca in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Oaxaca enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Oaxaca.

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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 January, Oaxaca averages 79°F, 2% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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