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When to go · Oaxaca City

Oaxaca City in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct rains (Sep is the wettest, about 17 rain days); Apr is the hottest month.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C / 17°C
average high / low
Rain days
98
Crowds
Medium
Mexico overall
Prices
Medium
Mexico overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Oaxaca City

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct rains (Sep is the wettest, about 17 rain days); Apr is the hottest month.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Oaxaca CityHighs around 34 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 98 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall
Medium
Prices · Mexico overall
Medium

Mexico overall: Very hot in the Yucatán; smog in Mexico City; the rains start late in the month.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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