Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in July
What July is really like in Oaxaca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Rainy afternoons but festival month: the Guelaguetza and mezcal fair fill the city and hotels sell out.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 6th-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:04
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Hot season (March–May). The warmest and driest months, with dusty valleys and Semana Santa processions; afternoons can reach the low 30s °C.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Guelaguetza — regional dance festival on the Cerro del Fortín (usually the last two Mondays of July)
- Feria Internacional del Mezcal (usually alongside the Guelaguetza)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Jalatlaco
Jalatlaco street walk
Go in the morning light for photographs and finish with breakfast at one of the barrio's cafés.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Barrio de la Soledad
Cerro del Fortín
The hill on the northwest edge of the centre holds the open-air auditorium where the Guelaguetza is staged and a long stairway that climbs past viewpoints over the city's domes towards the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
Nature · Santa María del Tule
Árbol del Tule
Stop on the way to Teotitlán or Mitla; the village market next to the churchyard is good for a tejate or a snack.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Centro Histórico
Mezcal tasting
Oaxaca produces most of Mexico's mezcal, and the city's mezcalerías pour small-batch spirits made from espadín, tobalá, tepeztate and other agaves, often with orange slices and sal de gusano (worm salt).
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Oaxaca?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Oaxaca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rainy afternoons but festival month: the Guelaguetza and mezcal fair fill the city and hotels sell out.
+How warm is Oaxaca in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.