Oaxaca in July
Guelaguetza month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Oaxaca.
July brings the Guelaguetza, a celebration of Oaxaca's regional dance and music, usually on the two Mondays after 16 July. The city is lively but busy and prices rise.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–30°C
- Warm with regular rain, mostly in the afternoons.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Guelaguetza, Oaxaca's largest cultural festival.
–Busy and more expensive during the festival.
My tip for July
Book accommodation months ahead and secure festival tickets early.
- Guelaguetza
- Mezcal fairs
- Markets
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Oaxaca, 9th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Oaxaca in July
- Guelaguetza
- Oaxaca's regional dance and music festival, usually on the two Mondays after 16 July.
July
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Weather
Weather in Oaxaca in July
In July Oaxaca averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 119 mm of rain or snow over 17 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Wet days
- 17
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Oaxaca in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Oaxaca?
- July is one of the weakest months in Oaxaca. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Oaxaca overall (9 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Guelaguetza, Oaxaca's largest cultural festival. The main downside: Busy and more expensive during the festival.
- What is the weather like in Oaxaca in July?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 119 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Warm with regular rain, mostly in the afternoons. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Oaxaca crowded in July?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Oaxaca in July?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (July ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is September.
Still going to Oaxaca in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — busy and more expensive during the festival.
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