Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in June
Oaxaca cools off: highs slip to 78°F (26°C), from 85°F in May, with lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 11th of 12.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 7.8 in (198 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What June feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 60°F (15°C).
Humidity averages 78%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 7.8 in (198 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are November – March.
- Longest days of the year, about 13 h 01 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (7°F) from May.
- Humidity season begins: 78% on average, up from 64% in May.
- Comfort slips from 78/100 in May to 60/100.
- Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics78% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.8 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 June
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market with the smoky Pasillo de Humo, where you pick raw meats to grill on the spot.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.8 in of rain.
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Gilded baroque church with the Museo de las Culturas in the former convent.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.8 in of rain.
Teotitlán del Valle
Zapotec weaving village where families dye wool rugs with natural pigments.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in June.
In Situ Mezcalería
Mezcal bar with hundreds of bottles, many from small producers.
Why now Easy to slot in when June's rain moves in.
Monte Albán
Zapotec capital on a flattened hilltop with plazas, ballcourt and valley views.
Nearby in June
- Puebla in June~167 mi · highs 77°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mexico City in June~227 mi · highs 77°F, 5.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are November – March, at up to 97. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain. Our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends Oct – Apr, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Oaxaca in June?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in June?
Yes: about 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (78% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Oaxaca in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.