Oaxaca in October
Drier and getting ready for Muertos
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Oaxaca — with trade-offs.
October brings the build-up to Día de Muertos, with markets full of marigolds and altars appearing across the city.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–29°C
- Warm and mostly dry, with some showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Rains easing and a festive build-up.
–Hotels begin to fill near month end.
My tip for October
Book accommodation months ahead if you want to be here for 31 October to 2 November.
- Día de Muertos preparation
- Markets
- Mezcal tasting
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Oaxaca in October
- 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 October
In October Oaxaca averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 63 mm of rain or snow over 8 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
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- October is a reasonable month in Oaxaca — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (6 for weather, 7 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Rains easing and a festive build-up. The main downside: Hotels begin to fill near month end.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in October?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 63 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm and mostly dry, with some showers. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in October?
- 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 October?
- 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 (October ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
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Rains easing and a festive build-up.
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