🇺🇸 Chicago vs Oaxaca 🇲🇽

Chicago, United States vs Oaxaca, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Oaxaca is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Oaxaca is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Avg annual high
14°C
26°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
April · 30°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
179
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇲🇽 Oaxaca

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (30°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Oaxaca warmer?

Oaxaca is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Oaxaca?

Chicago is rainier — Oaxaca sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Oaxaca?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Oaxaca is best around January, February, December.

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