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Oaxaca in April
Oaxaca's warmest month brings highs averaging 88°F (31°C), lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (32 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 88°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 57°F (14°C), about 17°C (31°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (32 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – March).
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in March to 80/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes88°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oaxaca in April
Afternoons run hot (88°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Casa Oaxaca
Chef Alejandro Ruiz's restaurant with a rooftop terrace facing Santo Domingo.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market with the smoky Pasillo de Humo, where you pick raw meats to grill on the spot.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Gilded baroque church with the Museo de las Culturas in the former convent.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Teotitlán del Valle
Zapotec weaving village where families dye wool rugs with natural pigments.
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Cactus and native plant garden behind Santo Domingo, visited only by guided tour.
Why now Highs near 88°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Puebla in April~167 mi · highs 82°F, 1.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in April~227 mi · highs 82°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,953 m to Oaxaca's ~1,597 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Oaxaca in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 97 in November – March. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Oaxaca in April?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in April?
Not much: about 1.3 in (32 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (88°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Oaxaca in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.