Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot, dry afternoons and dusty countryside; Semana Santa can fall in late March or April.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is warmer; by April highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Dry season (November–February). Clear skies, warm afternoons around 27 °C and cold nights near 10 °C, with Día de Muertos and the December festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Semana Santa processions (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Barrio de la Soledad
Basílica de la Soledad
The basilica of Oaxaca's patron, the Virgen de la Soledad, has a carved stone baroque façade like a folding screen and a richly decorated interior.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Jalatlaco
Jalatlaco street walk
Go in the morning light for photographs and finish with breakfast at one of the barrio's cafés.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Santo Domingo and the Andador
Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca
Founded by the Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo opposite Santo Domingo, IAGO is a graphic-arts centre with print exhibitions, a large art library and a quiet courtyard.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 12°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Oaxaca?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Hot, dry afternoons and dusty countryside; Semana Santa can fall in late March or April.
+How warm is Oaxaca in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in March?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.