Oaxaca in November: weather, rain (8%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

54°F – 79°F

🌧 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°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 8%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ 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

Autumn in Oaxaca is often underrated: 26°F, 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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Annual table

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 November, Oaxaca averages 79°F, 8% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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