Oaxaca · Month comparison
February vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
February
#7 of 12 months
Strong option
Warm dry days with Carnival energy building — one of the most underrated months to visit
- ↑Carnival celebrations (week before Lent) with traditional comparsas and brass bands
- ↑Warm 22–26°C days perfect for mezcal distillery day trips in the Valles Centrales
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 | February | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Value score | 6 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 8 |
| Events score | 5 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 5mm | 52mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 8.5hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Carnival brings some crowds on the main weekend — book accommodation if dates coincide
- ↓Dry dusty air in the valley on windy afternoons
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 →