Oaxaca in March
Warm and sunny
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca.
March is warm and dry, with Easter or Holy Week sometimes falling at the end of the month or in April.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–33°C
- Warm to hot, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Clear skies and open-air dining.
–Heat is building.
My tip for March
Check the Easter date; Holy Week brings processions and domestic visitors.
- Day trips
- Cooking classes
- Markets
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 4th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in March
In March Oaxaca averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 18 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- March is one of the best months to visit Oaxaca. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (4 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Clear skies and open-air dining. The main downside: Heat is building.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in March?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 18 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Warm to hot, dry and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (March ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.