Oaxaca weather in August

August in Oaxaca: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Oaxaca · #221 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Oaxaca climate normals — August

Daytime high25°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall136 mm / 5.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Oaxaca in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Oaxaca?
August in Oaxaca: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Oaxaca on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Oaxaca in August?
In August, Oaxaca averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 135.9 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Oaxaca in August?
Oaxaca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in August.

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