Month guide · Oaxaca · Mexico
Oaxaca in June
What June is really like in Oaxaca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. The rainy season begins: sunny mornings, afternoon or evening downpours and green hills.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 5th-warmest month in Oaxaca: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (32°C (90°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:01
- 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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Oaxaca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Monte Albán
Monte Albán
The Zapotec capital was built on a levelled mountaintop about 400 metres above the valley, around 9 km west of the city, from roughly 500 BC.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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Landmark · Centro Histórico
Zócalo and Cathedral
Take a coffee under the arcades in the early evening, when the square is at its liveliest and the marimba players set up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
Garden · Santo Domingo and the Andador
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Laid out in the former convent orchards behind Santo Domingo, this garden displays plants native to Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most biodiverse states: columnar cacti, agaves used for mezcal, cochineal-hosting nopal and dye plants.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Street · Santo Domingo and the Andador
Andador Macedonio Alcalá
Walk it twice: in the morning for galleries and shops, and after dark when calendas and street performers take over.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 16°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 June a good time to visit Oaxaca?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Oaxaca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Oaxaca?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season begins: sunny mornings, afternoon or evening downpours and green hills.
+How warm is Oaxaca in June?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.