Monte Albán
Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Monte Albán is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is part of the Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán and is one of the 66 sights of Mexico featured on this site. It is also one of the 17 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and March, when the weather is dry with low rainfall. During these months, daily highs range from 25 °C to 28 °C and lows are between 10 °C and 12 °C. From April to October, the site experiences more rain, with the wettest period occurring in June, July, August, and September, when monthly rainfall reaches about 100 mm or more.
To reach the site, you can fly into Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), which is 7 km away. Monte Albán is located about 359 km from Mexico City. While visiting, you can combine your trip with nearby locations such as the Oaxaca Cathedral, which is 4.9 km away, or the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, located 5.3 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 138 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 66 | 138 | 99 | 102 | 105 | 45 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
