2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Oaxaca in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Oaxaca. Oaxaca has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 26°C, lows of 12°C, and approximately 2 rainy days per month.

Avg High

26°C

Avg Low

12°C

Rainy days

2days

Daylight

11.2h

Is January a good time to visit Oaxaca?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:00 AM

Sunset

6:13 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 26°C 12°C 2 Excellent (best)
February 28°C 12°C 0 Excellent (best)
March 30°C 14°C 2 Excellent (best)
April 32°C 16°C 3 Good
May 30°C 16°C 9 Good
June 28°C 16°C 20 Wet
July 27°C 15°C 20 Wet
August 25°C 15°C 21 Wet
September 24°C 15°C 22 Wet
October 26°C 13°C 7 Excellent (best)
November 26°C 13°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 26°C 11°C 1 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Oaxaca? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Oaxaca, with average highs of 26°C and around 2 rainy days.

What should I pack for Oaxaca in January? +

With highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in January? +

Oaxaca typically sees around 2 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Oaxaca in January? +

In January, Oaxaca gets approximately 11.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Oaxaca? +

Yes, January is peak season in Oaxaca. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Oaxaca? +

The best months to visit Oaxaca are October, November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Mexico_City)

Last Updated: January 2026

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26° / 12°
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