Oaxaca in September
Wettest month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a below-average month in Oaxaca.
September is the wettest month, with the quietest streets and the best value before the autumn festivals.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–29°C
- Warm and rainy, the wettest month of the year.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Few visitors and lush scenery.
–Heavy rain and possible storms.
My tip for September
Plan flexible days and check road conditions for village trips.
- Cooking classes
- Museums
- Cafés
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is June; and it's also the best value.
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Months I'd choose over September
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in September
In September Oaxaca averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 164 mm of rain or snow over 17 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Wet days
- 17
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- September is a below-average month in Oaxaca. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Few visitors and lush scenery. The main downside: Heavy rain and possible storms.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in September?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 164 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Warm and rainy, the wettest month of the year. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in September?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in September?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. September is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (September ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
Still going to Oaxaca in September?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy rain and possible storms.
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