Oaxaca · Month comparison
June vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs June at #10. Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
June
#10 of 12 months
Strong option
Rainy season begins and Guelaguetza preparations fill the air with rehearsals and colour
- ↑Guelaguetza preparations visible city-wide — rehearsals, costumes and anticipation
- ↑Afternoon rains green the valley dramatically after months of dry season
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 | June | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 7 |
| Value score | 6 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 8 |
| Events score | 6 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 27°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 121mm | 52mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 8.5hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Daily afternoon rains from around 4pm — plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings
- ↓Can feel muggy after the rain; cobblestones slippery in the evening
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 →