End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Oaxaca in October
Little changes in Oaxaca from September: highs stay near 74°F (23°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 72/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are November – March.
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in September to 72/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oaxaca in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Casa Oaxaca
Chef Alejandro Ruiz's restaurant with a rooftop terrace facing Santo Domingo.
Why now October scores 72/100 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 74°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Cactus and native plant garden behind Santo Domingo, visited only by guided tour.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Monte Albán
Zapotec capital on a flattened hilltop with plazas, ballcourt and valley views.
Mitla
Zapotec site with intricate geometric stone mosaics.
Nearby in October
- Puebla in October~167 mi · highs 72°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Mexico City in October~227 mi · highs 71°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It's middling, scoring 72/100. The best months are November – March, at up to 97. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Mexico City to Oaxaca route recommends.
How hot is Oaxaca in October?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in October?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Oaxaca in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Mexico City to Oaxaca Oct – Apr
Planning Oaxaca in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.