Oaxaca · Month comparison
April vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs April at #3. Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
April
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Semana Santa fills the streets with processions — the most theatrical Easter celebration in Mexico
- ↑Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions through the historic centre are extraordinary
- ↑Perfect 26–30°C dry season weather; every site at its most accessible
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
- ↑Día de Muertos (Oct 31–Nov 2) is incomparable — candlelit cemetery vigils, marigold carpets, sugar skulls and genuine emotion
- ↑Rains almost finished; dry bright days and cool evenings make the festival setting perfect
| Factor | April | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 7 |
| Value score | 5 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 8 |
| Events score | 7 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 11mm | 52mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10.5hrs | 8.5hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Semana Santa drives hotel prices to annual peak — book months ahead
- ↓The most crowded week of the year; popular restaurants require reservations
October trade-offs
- ↓Hotel prices peak at annual high; accommodation within the city sells out months ahead
- ↓Crowds from CDMX and international visitors make the most famous cemeteries (Xoxocotlán) extremely busy on Nov 1
Scores compare months within Oaxaca. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →