Oaxaca City in November
Great time to visit
Peak season returns with peak prices, but Day of the Dead makes it worthwhile. The weather is flawless and the cultural experiences are once-in-a-lifetime.
Weather
November delivers some of the year's most perfect weather with sunny days, cool nights, and crystal-clear mountain air. The rainy season hangover finally ends, leaving everything green but dry. Rain becomes rare - maybe 3 days all month.
27°C high11°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$88/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
- •Radish Night preparations
November Tips
- •Day of the Dead is massive - book everything 2-3 months ahead
- •Cemetery visits require respectful behavior and often small donations
- •Cempasúchil (marigold) flowers are everywhere - perfect photo ops but don't pick them
All Months
October through April offers perfect weather — warm days, cool nights, and minimal rain. December and January see the most tourists but temperatures hover around 75°F during the day and drop to 50°F at night.
Day of the Dead (November 1-2) transforms the city into a celebration of death and memory. Hotels book months ahead and prices triple, but the atmosphere is incredible. Families picnic in cemeteries, marigold petals cover the streets, and the entire city stays up all night.
March brings Guelaguetza festival planning and perfect weather. April gets hot but manageable — expect 85°F days.
Avoid May through September unless you love rain and humidity. The rainy season brings daily afternoon downpours that flood streets and trap you indoors. Some restaurants and shops close during the worst weeks in June and July.
Oaxaca City Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
6/10
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