North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
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Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42–71°F | 8h | Minimal (10mm) | Peak | Crisp, sunny and dry high-altitude days with cool, clear evenings across the capital. |
| February | 44–74°F | 9h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Bright, mild and bone-dry: some of the clearest sightseeing weather of the year. |
| March | 48–78°F | 9h | Minimal (8mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and lavender-hued as jacaranda trees explode into purple bloom. |
| April | 52–80°F | 8h | Low (20mm) | Peak | The warmest, still-dry weeks before the rains, with jacarandas lingering into April. |
| May | 55–79°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Shoulder | Hot afternoons and the first evening storms mark the shift into the green season. |
| June | 56–77°F | 6h | Moderate (85mm) | Off-Peak | Lush and green with mild days and dramatic, refreshing late-afternoon thunderstorms. |
| July | 55–74°F | 6h | High (115mm) | Shoulder | Cool, verdant capital while Oaxaca erupts in the color of Guelaguetza festival. |
| August | 55–74°F | 6h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Green, mild and lively, with brief storms clearing to fresh, comfortable evenings. |
| September | 54–73°F | 5h | Moderate (80mm) | Shoulder | Patriotic buzz for Independence Day amid the greenest, rainiest stretch of the year. |
| October | 50–73°F | 7h | Low (30mm) | Peak | Rains fade into clear, mild days as the city dresses up for Day of the Dead. |
| November | 46–72°F | 8h | Minimal (8mm) | Peak | Crisp, sunny dry-season return with Day of the Dead spilling into early November. |
| December | 43–71°F | 8h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Cool, dry and festive, with markets, poinsettias and holiday lights across the plazas. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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