Oaxaca in January
Dry, golden and festive-after-glow
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca.
January is dry and bright, with a calm city after the holidays and clear skies for the villages and ruins around Oaxaca.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–29°C
- Dry and sunny, with warm afternoons and cool nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Dry, sunny days and comfortable evenings.
–Cool mornings and nights.
My tip for January
Pack a layer for cool mornings and evenings in the valley.
- Markets
- Mezcal tasting
- Day trips
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 3rd for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in January
In January Oaxaca averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 2 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- January is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (3 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Dry, sunny days and comfortable evenings. The main downside: Cool mornings and nights.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in January?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 2 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Dry and sunny, with warm afternoons and cool nights. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in January?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (January ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
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Dry, sunny days and comfortable evenings.
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