OAXACA
The state of Oaxaca (pronounced “wa-HAH-ka”) is one of Mexico’s richest states in terms of history, culture, archaeology, and ecology.
Oaxaca was home to Benito Juarez, originally a servant-boy to an affluent family, and the man who would become Mexico’s first president as well as one of Mexico.
Oaxaca hosts some of Mexico’s most vibrant natural terrain. From tropical forests, to high mountains, lush arable valleys, breathtaking rugged Pacific coasts, and quiet coves offering tranquil beaches with soft sands.
Before coming
Whether you want to join one of our Spanish programs, cultural tours, move-in here or you just want to see the day of the dead festivities in Oaxaca City, we highly recommend arriving Friday earlier and explore the city streets.
Flying into Oaxaca City to learn Spanish is your best choice; most international flights have a connection to Mexico City.
Weather
In Oaxaca, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is warm year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47°F to 87°F and is rarely below 42°F or above 93°F.
The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 20 to May 16, with an average daily high temperature above 85°F. The hottest month of the year in Oaxaca is May, with an average high of 85°F and low of 60°F.
The cool season lasts for 7.2 months, from June 23 to January 31, with an average daily high temperature below 80°F. The coldest month of the year in Oaxaca is January, with an average low of 48°F and high of 78°F.
n Oaxaca, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences extreme seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The clearer part of the year in Oaxaca begins around November 4 and lasts for 6.2 months, ending around May 9.
The clearest month of the year in Oaxaca is February, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 69% of the time.
The cloudier part of the year begins around May 9 and lasts for 5.8 months, ending around November 4.
The cloudiest month of the year in Oaxaca is September, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 91% of the time.
