Oaxaca & Central Valleys
Mexico · North America
Oaxaca & Central Valleys works almost all year round, peaking in July and October–November, when it is at its strongest for culture and city breaks. Rains decrease sharply mid-month as cempasuchil flower fields bloom across the valleys. Late October kicks off preparations for Dia de los Muertos.
Plan a trip to Oaxaca & Central ValleysMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | 26°C · 1 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Culture. Clear, dry skies and comfortably warm afternoons make January prime for exploring colonial Oaxaca and Zapotec ruins. Nights in the valleys are brisk. |
| February | 9/10 | 28°C · 1 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Culture. Consistently sunny and dry with excellent conditions for valley road trips and market hopping. Vegetation becomes noticeably drier. |
| March | 9/10 | 30°C · 1 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Culture, Hiking. Daytime temperatures rise above 30C with almost zero rainfall. Early spring brings lively cultural events and mezcal palenque tours. |
| April | 9/10 | 32°C · 3 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Culture, City breaks, Road trips. The hottest month of the year with intense sun at midday. Semana Santa brings significant domestic crowds and vibrant religious processions. |
| May | 8/10 | 31°C · 8 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | City breaks, Culture, Road trips. Pre-monsoon heat gives way to the first substantial evening showers by late May. Landscape begins transitioning from brown to green. |
| June | 8/10 | 27°C · 19 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | City breaks, Nature & wildlife, Culture. The rainy season establishes with frequent afternoon and evening downpours. Morning hours remain generally clear for sightseeing amidst lush green valleys. |
| July | 10/10 | 26°C · 24 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nightlife. The world-renowned Guelaguetza festival takes over the city with indigenous dance, music, and food. Heavy rainfall continues mostly in late afternoons. |
| August | 8/10 | 26°C · 22 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | City breaks, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Frequent rain keeps the valleys vibrant green and temperatures moderate. Great month for culinary classes, museums, and artisan workshop visits. |
| September | 8/10 | 25°C · 21 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, City breaks. Peak month for rainfall with occasional unpaved rural road disruptions in the surrounding mountains. Mexican Independence Day provides brief local festivities. |
| October | 10/10 | 25°C · 14 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nightlife. Rains decrease sharply mid-month as cempasuchil flower fields bloom across the valleys. Late October kicks off preparations for Dia de los Muertos. |
| November | 10/10 | 26°C · 3 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Culture, Nightlife. Dia de los Muertos brings unmatched cultural energy and massive international tourism in early November. Weather is dry, warm, and clear. |
| December | 9/10 | 26°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Culture. Holiday festivals including Noche de Rábanos and posadas bring lively street crowds. Virtually rainless days with chilly valley evenings. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa-free · up to 180 days — Multiple Migration Form (FMM) provided on arrival.
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