Oaxaca in February
Dry season, quiet streets
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is the best month to visit Oaxaca.
February is one of the best months: reliably dry, comfortable for day trips to Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–31°C
- Dry, sunny and warm.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Dry weather and a relaxed pace.
–Warm afternoons build.
My tip for February
Visit archaeological sites in the morning before the afternoon heat.
- Monte Albán
- Mezcal tasting
- Markets
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 1st for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in February
In February Oaxaca averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 5 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- February is the best month to visit Oaxaca. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (1 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Dry weather and a relaxed pace. The main downside: Warm afternoons build.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in February?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 5 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Dry, sunny and warm. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in February?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (this month). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.