Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in August
What August is really like in Oaxaca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nsaum75, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Green and quiet after the festival, with afternoon rain; a good month for low prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:53
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
Hot season (March–May). The warmest and driest months, with dusty valleys and Semana Santa processions; afternoons can reach the low 30s °C.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Oaxaca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Two blocks south of the Zócalo, this food market is known for its Pasillo de Humo, a smoky corridor where you choose tasajo, cecina and chorizo from butchers, have it grilled over charcoal, then buy tortillas, grilled onions and salsas from the women walking the aisles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado Benito Juárez
Buy mole paste here to take home; stallholders will let you taste the negro, rojo and amarillo before choosing.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
A restored colonial building near the Andador houses rotating exhibitions of Oaxacan and international textiles, from backstrap-loom weaving and natural dyes such as cochineal and indigo to contemporary work.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo de Arte Prehispánico Rufino Tamayo
Allow an hour and combine it with lunch nearby; the museum is small enough to see without fatigue.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Oaxaca?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Oaxaca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Green and quiet after the festival, with afternoon rain; a good month for low prices.
+How warm is Oaxaca in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in August?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.