matplotlib datetime xlabel issue

Question

I\'m seeing some strange behavior in the x-axis auto-labeling for dates in matplotlib. When I issue the command:

from datetime import datetime as dt
plot( [ dt(2         


        

Answer 1

You need to reset locator.MAXTICKS to a larger number to avoid error: exceeds Locator.MAXTICKS * 2 (2000)

for example:

    alldays = DayLocator()              # minor ticks on the days
    alldays.MAXTICKS = 2000