Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in October
What October is really like in Oaxaca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Rains ease and the countryside is green; marigold fields bloom and Día de Muertos preparations begin late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 10th-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Rainy season (June–September). Sunny mornings, afternoon storms and green countryside, with the Guelaguetza and mezcal fair in July and quiet, cheaper weeks otherwise.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Día de Muertos altars, comparsas and markets (from late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Santa María del Tule
Árbol del Tule
Stop on the way to Teotitlán or Mitla; the village market next to the churchyard is good for a tejate or a snack.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 14°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. Rains ease and the countryside is green; marigold fields bloom and Día de Muertos preparations begin late in the month.
+How warm is Oaxaca in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.