October · Mexico
Best time to visit Oaxaca in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oaxaca in October
Average temperature 19°C, 102 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Oaxaca scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Oaxaca's highland capital pairs a lively zócalo with Zapotec ruins, textile markets, and a deep mezcal tradition.
October in Oaxaca — reliably good (8th best month)
October averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 102 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 8th 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 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in October?
- In October, Oaxaca averages 19°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- October earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oaxaca in October?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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