Mexico · 17°04′N 96°44′W

Oaxaca

Mole, mezcal, markets and mountain villages.

Good for: Food, History & culture, Doing nothing
Rough daily spend: around $55 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
Mildest months: January, November and December

Best time to visit Oaxaca

Warmest in April (around 31° by day), coolest in August (25° by day, 14° at night). January has the fewest wet days (1). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for January, November and December.

Average weather by month in Oaxaca
Month	High	Low	Wet days	Rain	Sun / day
Jan	26°	11°	1	3 mm	10.8 h
Feb	28°	11°	1	2 mm	11.1 h
Mar	30°	13°	2	12 mm	11.4 h
Apr	31°	15°	5	18 mm	12 h
May	30°	16°	9	59 mm	11.7 h
Jun	26°	15°	20	184 mm	10.2 h
Jul	26°	14°	18	112 mm	11.5 h
Aug	25°	14°	21	154 mm	10.8 h
Sep	25°	15°	21	177 mm	9.8 h
Oct	25°	14°	12	102 mm	10.4 h
Nov	26°	12°	3	8 mm	10.8 h
Dec	25°	11°	1	3 mm	10.7 h

Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 17°04′N 96°44′W. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.

What to pack for Oaxaca

For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.

April

Nothing extra

August

Waterproof jacket
Compact umbrella

Either way

5 × underwear
5 × socks
4 × T-shirts or vests
2 × shorts or skirts
Something to sleep in
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Small cross-body bag
Transit card or app set up

Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.

Going with friends?

One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.

Plan Oaxaca