Mexico City & Oaxaca
A capital with more museums than most countries manage, street food that turns a corner taco stand into a pilgrimage site, and a Day of the Dead altar tradition Oaxaca does better than anywhere.
The best time to visit Mexico City & Oaxaca is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 12:49 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
March · high 27°C · rain 10mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| February | 25°C77°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| March | 27°C81°F | 10mm0.4in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C82°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C82°F | 54mm2.1in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C78°F | 143mm5.6in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| July | 23°C74°F | 221mm8.7in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| August | 23°C73°F | 233mm9.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| September | 23°C73°F | 217mm8.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 23°C74°F | 79mm3.1in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| November | 24°C75°F | 15mm0.6in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 22°C72°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.0h11.0h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Mexico City & Oaxaca?
The best time to visit Mexico City & Oaxaca is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).
How warm does Mexico City & Oaxaca get?
Typical daytime highs in Mexico City & Oaxaca are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 23°C (74°F).
Is Mexico City & Oaxaca expensive?
On the ground, Mexico City & Oaxaca is cheap.
What sort of trip is Mexico City & Oaxaca good for?
Mexico City & Oaxaca is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Mexico City & Oaxaca?
The wettest month in Mexico City & Oaxaca is August at 233mm (9.2in), the driest February at 5mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 85mm (3.3in).
What plug do I need for Mexico City & Oaxaca?
Mexico City & Oaxaca uses type A, B sockets at 127 V.
