Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in August
Little changes in Oaxaca from July: highs stay near 76°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 6.7 in (169 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 58°F (15°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.7 in (169 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are November – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in July to 61/100.
- Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oaxaca in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
In Situ Mezcalería
Mezcal bar with hundreds of bottles, many from small producers.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.7 in of rain.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market with the smoky Pasillo de Humo, where you pick raw meats to grill on the spot.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Mitla
Zapotec site with intricate geometric stone mosaics.
Monte Albán
Zapotec capital on a flattened hilltop with plazas, ballcourt and valley views.
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Cactus and native plant garden behind Santo Domingo, visited only by guided tour.
Nearby in August
- Puebla in August~167 mi · highs 74°F, 6.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in August~227 mi · highs 73°F, 6.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are November – March, at up to 97. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Oaxaca in August?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in August?
Yes: about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Oaxaca in August?
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