🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs Oaxaca 🇲🇽

Los Angeles, United States vs Oaxaca, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Oaxaca is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 147 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Avg annual high24°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)April (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year32179
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Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇲🇽 Oaxaca

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or Oaxaca warmer?

Oaxaca is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or Oaxaca?

Oaxaca is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 147 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Oaxaca?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; Oaxaca is best around January, February, December.

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