Oaxaca in August
Rainy and quieter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Oaxaca.
August is wet but green; many days start sunny and storms arrive later.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–30°C
- Warm and wet, mainly in the afternoons.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Green landscapes and lower prices.
–Frequent rain.
My tip for August
Keep an umbrella and schedule outdoor visits for the morning.
- Cooking classes
- Museums
- Markets
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
See all twelve months for OaxacaNot set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in August
In August Oaxaca averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 132 mm of rain or snow over 17 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 132 mm
- Wet days
- 17
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- August is a below-average month in Oaxaca. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (10 for weather, 3 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Green landscapes and lower prices. The main downside: Frequent rain.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 132 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Warm and wet, mainly in the afternoons. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in August?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in August?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value 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 (August ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
Still going to Oaxaca in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — frequent rain.
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