Oaxaca in April
Hot, dry and Easter-busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a below-average month in Oaxaca.
April is hot and dry; Semana Santa brings processions and busier markets.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–35°C
- Hot and dry, just before the rains.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Dry weather and religious processions.
–The hottest month, with domestic holiday crowds at Easter.
My tip for April
Plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning and keep afternoons for museums and markets.
- Processions
- Mezcal tasting
- Markets
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 6th for weather, 9th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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Months I'd choose over April
Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in April
In April Oaxaca averages a high of 35°C (95°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 47 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 35°C
- 95°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- April is a below-average month in Oaxaca. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (6 for weather, 9 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Dry weather and religious processions. The main downside: The hottest month, with domestic holiday crowds at Easter.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in April?
- Average highs are around 35°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 47 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Hot and dry, just before the rains. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (April ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
Still going to Oaxaca in April?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the hottest month, with domestic holiday crowds at easter.
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