🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Oaxaca 🇲🇽

Las Vegas, United States vs Oaxaca, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 125 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Avg annual high27°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)April (30°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year54179
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

🇲🇽 Oaxaca

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Oaxaca warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Oaxaca?

Oaxaca is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 125 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs Oaxaca?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; Oaxaca is best around January, February, December.

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