Oaxaca weather in January
January in Oaxaca: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Oaxaca · #2 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Oaxaca climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- January in Oaxaca: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Oaxaca on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in January?
- In January, Oaxaca averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 4.7 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Oaxaca in January?
- Oaxaca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.