Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in February
What February is really like in Oaxaca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Warm days, cool nights and clear skies; one of the most pleasant and least crowded months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 4th-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (27°C (81°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Late season (October). Rains taper off, marigolds bloom and altars appear as the city builds towards Día de Muertos at the end of the month.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Oaxaca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Landmark · Centro Histórico
Zócalo and Cathedral
Oaxaca's main square is shaded by old laurel trees around a wrought-iron bandstand, with café terraces under the arcades and a constant stream of balloon sellers, marimba bands and families.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Pick the meat first, then sit at a shared table; vendors will bring tortillas, guacamole and chiles to you, each paid separately.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado Benito Juárez
The city's main covered market, directly north of the 20 de Noviembre, sells everything from quesillo cheese, chapulines and moles by the kilo to mezcal, leather sandals, baskets and embroidered blouses.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Street · Santo Domingo and the Andador
Andador Macedonio Alcalá
Walk it twice: in the morning for galleries and shops, and after dark when calendas and street performers take over.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 10°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Oaxaca?
One of the best months to visit Oaxaca. The other best months are March and October–January. Compare every month.
Oaxaca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Warm days, cool nights and clear skies; one of the most pleasant and least crowded months.
+How warm is Oaxaca in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.