Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in February
Oaxaca sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain, highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C).
At 97/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What February feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 50°F (10°C), about 17°C (31°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (6 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around February
February is one of Oaxaca's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from January (95 → 97/100).
- February sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oaxaca in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market with the smoky Pasillo de Humo, where you pick raw meats to grill on the spot.
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Gilded baroque church with the Museo de las Culturas in the former convent.
Mitla
Zapotec site with intricate geometric stone mosaics.
Teotitlán del Valle
Zapotec weaving village where families dye wool rugs with natural pigments.
Casa Oaxaca
Chef Alejandro Ruiz's restaurant with a rooftop terrace facing Santo Domingo.
Why now February scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in February
- Puebla in February~167 mi · highs 74°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in February~227 mi · highs 74°F, 0.5 in rain · 4°C (7°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Oaxaca?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain. February is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Oaxaca in February?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in February?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in February
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Oaxaca in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.