🇺🇸 New York vs Oaxaca 🇲🇽

New York, United States vs Oaxaca, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Oaxaca is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 55 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · OaxacaDrier · New York

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Avg annual high
17°C
26°C
Hottest month
July · 30°C
April · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year
124
179
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°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 New York or Oaxaca warmer?

Oaxaca is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Oaxaca?

Oaxaca is rainier — New York sees about 55 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Oaxaca?

New York is best around May, September, October; Oaxaca is best around January, February, December.

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