Oaxaca de Juárez
City in Mexico
Oaxaca de Juárez is located in Mexico and had a population of 258,913 in 2020. Visitors are drawn to the area by cultural and historical landmarks such as Monte Albán, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, and Oaxaca Cathedral.
What to see
The city features notable architectural and archaeological sites. Key points of interest include the UNESCO-listed Monte Albán, as well as the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Oaxaca Cathedral.
When to go
January and December experience daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 11 °C to 12 °C with low rainfall of 2 mm to 4 mm. Rainfall increases from April through October, reaching up to 134 mm in June across 23 rainy days and highs of 25 °C to 30 °C.
Getting there
The city is 360 km from Mexico City. The nearest airport is Xoxocotlán International Airport, located 7 km away in Oaxaca.
Top sights in Oaxaca de Juárez
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 134 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 65 | 134 | 93 | 96 | 100 | 43 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Oaxaca de Juárez (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.