Oaxaca in November
Día de Muertos and clear skies
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Oaxaca — with trade-offs.
November opens with Día de Muertos (1–2 November), when the city fills with altars, parades and night-time cemetery visits. The rest of the month is dry and pleasant.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–29°C
- Dry, sunny and comfortable.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Día de Muertos, the city's most famous celebration.
–Very busy in the first days of the month.
My tip for November
Book accommodation and tours as far ahead as possible for the Muertos days; the rest of November is much calmer.
- Día de Muertos
- Markets
- Day trips
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 1st for weather, 11th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Oaxaca in November
- Día de Muertos
- The city's busiest period; book accommodation far in advance.
31 October–2 November
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Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in November
In November Oaxaca averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 9 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
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- November is a reasonable month in Oaxaca — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (1 for weather, 11 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Día de Muertos, the city's most famous celebration. The main downside: Very busy in the first days of the month.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in November?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 9 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Dry, sunny and comfortable. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in November?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in November?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. 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 (November ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
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Día de Muertos, the city's most famous celebration.
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