When to visit Oaxaca without the crowds
Oaxaca (Mexico) is calmest in February, May, June, August and September: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, November and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Feb–Mar, May–Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
The week after Día de Muertos.
Tip
June brings afternoon rain and clear mornings.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 29 °C (84 °F) | Constitution Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (87 °F) | Holy Week (Mar/Apr, varies), Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 32 °C (89 °F) | Labour Day |
| May | 1/5 · calm | 31 °C (88 °F) | |
| June | 1/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Guelaguetza (last two Mondays of July) |
| August | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | Independence Day (Sep 15–16), Independence Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F) | Día de Muertos (Oct 31–Nov 2) |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Night of the Radishes (Dec 23) & Christmas |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Oaxaca tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Oaxaca without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually May and June (crowds 1/5). In June the average high is 28 °C (82 °F). All the calm months: February, May, June, August and September.
When is Oaxaca most crowded?
The busiest season is July, November and December. The week after Día de Muertos.
What is the weather like in Oaxaca?
Average highs range from 27 °C (81 °F) in December to 32 °C (89 °F) in April, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Oaxaca?
The main ones: Holy Week (Mar/Apr, varies) (March); Guelaguetza (last two Mondays of July) (July); Independence Day (Sep 15–16) (September); Día de Muertos (Oct 31–Nov 2) (October); Night of the Radishes (Dec 23) & Christmas (December).
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- Puerto Escondido calm in June, September and October; busiest in January, March, April, July and December
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