Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in November
This is the coldest month in Oaxaca: highs average 73°F (23°C) and lows 51°F (11°C), with about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 94/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (18 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
Plan around November
November is one of Oaxaca's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 0.7 in (18 mm) after 3.9 in (100 mm) in October.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: November – March.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in October to 94/100.
- November sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Oaxaca in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Árbol del Tule
Ancient cypress in Santa María del Tule with one of the widest trunks in the world.
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 November scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
In Situ Mezcalería
Mezcal bar with hundreds of bottles, many from small producers.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market with the smoky Pasillo de Humo, where you pick raw meats to grill on the spot.
Nearby in November
- Puebla in November~167 mi · highs 71°F, 0.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in November~227 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 2°C (3°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Oaxaca?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain. November is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Oaxaca in November?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in November?
Not much: about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in November
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Oaxaca in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.