Oaxaca · Month comparison
November vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs November at #6. Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
November
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Post-Día de Muertos calm with perfect dry season weather — the overlooked sweet spot
- ↑Ideal 20–26°C dry season weather returns; every site fully accessible
- ↑Hotel prices drop after the festival peak; good availability throughout
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 | November | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Value score | 6 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 8 |
| Events score | 6 | 10 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 15mm | 52mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 8.5hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Fewer headline events after October's spectacle
- ↓The city is noticeably quieter — not a negative for most travellers
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 →