Visit Oaxaca in September? Score 7.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 75°F

🌧 Rainy days

70% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in September?

✅ 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 : ███████░░░ 70%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 75°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: September in Oaxaca brings warm days and cool nights perfect for those who enjoy layering and aren't bothered by frequent afternoon showers. You'll catch beautiful golden-hour light between the rain, ideal for photographers and nature lovers. Pack an umbrella and embrace the lush, green landscape—this is prime season for travelers seeking fewer crowds and authentic local experiences.

By trip type

Oaxaca in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Oaxaca is often underrated: 24°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 70% 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 September, Oaxaca averages 75°F, 70% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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