🇲🇽 Mexico City vs Oaxaca 🇲🇽

Mexico City, Mexico 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. Mexico City is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Mexico City🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Avg annual high24°C26°C
Hottest monthApril (27°C)April (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year106179
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Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇲🇽 Mexico City

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

🇲🇽 Oaxaca

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City or Oaxaca warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Mexico City or Oaxaca?

Oaxaca is rainier — Mexico City sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Mexico City vs Oaxaca?

Mexico City is best around January, November, December; Oaxaca is best around January, February, December.

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