What is the weather like in Oaxaca in May?

Expect temperatures between 16°C and 29°C with 20% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Oaxaca in May?

Oaxaca in May scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Oaxaca in May?

May in Oaxaca is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Oaxaca Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

29°C

Hottest around day 8

Avg Low

16°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

6days

20% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Oaxaca

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Currency

MXN

$ Mexican peso

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

Travel Precautions

GPI: 2.612

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Remote

9/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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Key Connections

Mexico City Licenciado Benito Juarez (MEX)

Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez (TIJ)

Guadalajara Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla (GDL)

Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo (MTY)

Houston George Bush (IAH)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Mexico.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mexico.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Mexico. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Mexico.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Mexico take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua stateRare in the states of Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Sonora, and TabascoNo malaria transmission along the U.S.–Mexico borderDrug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. vivax(100%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua state: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, primaquine5, tafenoquine2All other areas with malaria transmission: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Oaxaca?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(64/100)

Short Answer

Oaxaca's May delivers on its reputation: 29°C, 20% rain, 11h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 91% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Peak tourist season

91% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Plenty of sunshine

11h of sunshine daily

Exceptional dining scene

21 Michelin-listed restaurants

Good For

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Families with children
Comfortable 29.4°C temperatures and low 20% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 29.4°C, 20% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 95/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Oaxaca in May averages 29°C with 20% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Oaxaca in May

What are the temperatures in Oaxaca in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C, nights drop to 16°C. There's a significant day/night temperature swing.

How many rainy days in Oaxaca in May?

Expect around 6 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Oaxaca in May?

Light, breathable fabrics. Don't forget sunglasses and a hat.

Is May peak season in Oaxaca?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Oaxaca Weather in May

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