Oaxaca Weather in January
Mexico · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall8 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In January, Oaxaca has average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). The month is very dry, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Oaxaca?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (62°F) |
| Rainfall | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Cloud cover | 46% |
| Daylight | 11.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.6 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Oaxaca in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Oaxaca weather in other months
Jan26°C / 10°C8 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 11°C6 mmExcellentMar31°C / 13°C12 mmExcellentApr32°C / 15°C34 mmGoodMay31°C / 17°C72 mmGoodJun27°C / 16°C192 mmFairJul26°C / 16°C149 mmPoorAug25°C / 16°C182 mmPoorSep25°C / 16°C205 mmPoorOct24°C / 14°C95 mmFairNov24°C / 12°C20 mmExcellentDec25°C / 11°C9 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit OaxacaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Puebla22°C · 14 mm
- Iztapalapa22°C · 13 mm
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl22°C · 13 mm
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero22°C · 8 mm
- Ecatepec de Morelos21°C · 13 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.