Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in March
Oaxaca warms up: highs climb to 84°F (29°C), from 80°F in February, with lows of 53°F (11°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
At 89/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 18°C (32°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Plan around March
March is one of Oaxaca's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by April, the score drops to 80/100.
- Comfort slips from 97/100 in February to 89/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Oaxaca in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Cactus and native plant garden behind Santo Domingo, visited only by guided tour.
Why now March scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hierve el Agua
Mineral springs and petrified waterfall cliffs in the mountains east of the city.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 0.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Monte Albán
Zapotec capital on a flattened hilltop with plazas, ballcourt and valley views.
Árbol del Tule
Ancient cypress in Santa María del Tule with one of the widest trunks in the world.
In Situ Mezcalería
Mezcal bar with hundreds of bottles, many from small producers.
Nearby in March
- Puebla in March~167 mi · highs 78°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in March~227 mi · highs 78°F, 0.6 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Oaxaca?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Oaxaca in March?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 53°F (11°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in March?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Oaxaca in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.