Oaxaca weather in September
In September, Oaxaca sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 160 mm of rain across 17.2 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in September, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Oaxaca's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Oaxaca's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- 17.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:18 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.88 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Oaxaca is capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
- Density
- 2,984/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1486
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical September day in Oaxaca reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 14 |
| 2 | 24 | 14 |
| 3 | 24 | 14 |
| 4 | 24 | 14 |
| 5 | 24 | 14 |
| 6 | 24 | 14 |
| 7 | 24 | 14 |
| 8 | 24 | 14 |
| 9 | 24 | 14 |
| 10 | 24 | 14 |
| 11 | 24 | 14 |
| 12 | 24 | 14 |
| 13 | 24 | 14 |
| 14 | 24 | 14 |
| 15 | 24 | 14 |
| 16 | 24 | 14 |
| 17 | 24 | 14 |
| 18 | 24 | 14 |
| 19 | 24 | 14 |
| 20 | 24 | 14 |
| 21 | 24 | 14 |
| 22 | 24 | 14 |
| 23 | 24 | 14 |
| 24 | 24 | 14 |
| 25 | 24 | 14 |
| 26 | 24 | 14 |
| 27 | 24 | 14 |
| 28 | 24 | 14 |
| 29 | 24 | 14 |
| 30 | 24 | 14 |
Oaxaca weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 9° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.1 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 26° / 10° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Mar | 27° / 11° | 16 | 2.9 | 11.9 | 8.0 |
| Apr | 28° / 13° | 29 | 5 | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| May | 27° / 14° | 73 | 9.3 | 12.8 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 25° / 14° | 163 | 17 | 13 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 14° | 104 | 13.9 | 12.9 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 25° / 14° | 125 | 15.1 | 12.6 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 14° | 160 | 17.2 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 24° / 13° | 71 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 24° / 11° | 10 | 2 | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 24° / 10° | 4 | 0.8 | 11 | 9.1 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in September, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%.
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| Clearer (%) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 14 | 86 |
| 7 | 14 | 86 |
| 8 | 14 | 86 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 |
| 11 | 14 | 86 |
| 12 | 13 | 87 |
| 13 | 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 14 | 86 |
| 16 | 14 | 86 |
| 17 | 14 | 86 |
| 18 | 14 | 86 |
| 19 | 14 | 86 |
| 20 | 14 | 86 |
| 21 | 14 | 86 |
| 22 | 14 | 86 |
| 23 | 15 | 85 |
| 24 | 16 | 84 |
| 25 | 16 | 84 |
| 26 | 18 | 82 |
| 27 | 18 | 82 |
| 28 | 18 | 82 |
| 29 | 19 | 81 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Oaxaca gets around 160 mm of rain over 17.2 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 56% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 62 |
| 7 | 62 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 59 |
| 13 | 59 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 57 |
| 16 | 57 |
| 17 | 56 |
| 18 | 56 |
| 19 | 55 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 46 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the comfortable band about 68% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Comfortable (%) | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 66 | 6 |
| 2 | 27 | 67 | 6 |
| 3 | 26 | 68 | 6 |
| 4 | 25 | 69 | 6 |
| 5 | 24 | 70 | 6 |
| 6 | 23 | 70 | 7 |
| 7 | 22 | 71 | 7 |
| 8 | 22 | 71 | 7 |
| 9 | 21 | 72 | 7 |
| 10 | 21 | 72 | 7 |
| 11 | 21 | 72 | 7 |
| 12 | 21 | 72 | 7 |
| 13 | 22 | 71 | 7 |
| 14 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 15 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 16 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 17 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 18 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 19 | 23 | 69 | 8 |
| 20 | 24 | 68 | 8 |
| 21 | 25 | 67 | 8 |
| 22 | 25 | 67 | 8 |
| 23 | 26 | 66 | 8 |
| 24 | 27 | 65 | 8 |
| 25 | 28 | 64 | 8 |
| 26 | 29 | 64 | 7 |
| 27 | 30 | 63 | 7 |
| 28 | 31 | 62 | 7 |
| 29 | 32 | 61 | 7 |
| 30 | 33 | 61 | 6 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:16 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 6:12 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:36 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:33 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:33 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:17 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:30 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:29 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:18 | 6:28 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:14 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.88 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.88 kWh/m² to a high of 7.09 kWh/m² in April across the year — September's 4.88 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Oaxaca
In September, Oaxaca sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Oaxaca's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Oaxaca?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Oaxaca for sightseeing.
What to pack for Oaxaca in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Oaxaca sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Oaxaca in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Oaxaca peaks around April 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Oaxaca in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Oaxaca is worst in May — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (January, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Oaxaca?
Oaxaca sits at 17.1°N, 96.7°W, 1,571 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Oaxaca
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Oaxaca.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Oaxaca has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 282 m around an average of 1,568 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,802 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,193 m.
The land around Oaxaca is covered by artificial surfaces (79%) within 3 km, trees (35%), grassland (21%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Oaxaca (17.0602°, -96.7254°, elevation 1,571 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).