September · Mexico
Best time to visit Monte Albán in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monte Albán in September
Average temperature 18°C, 196 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Monte Albán scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 196 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monte Albán crowns a ridge above Oaxaca with Zapotec plazas, tombs, and panoramic valley views. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
September in Monte Albán — workable with trade-offs
September averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 196 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monte Albán in September?
- In September, Monte Albán averages 18°C, 196 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Monte Albán?
- September earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monte Albán in September?
- Expect about 196 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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