Oaxaca in July: weather, rain (59%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Oaxaca weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

14°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

59% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

February (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Oaxaca in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 59%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.3h/d

Our take: July in Oaxaca brings refreshing warmth and afternoon downpours that keep the valleys lush and green. Expect mild afternoons around 26°C with cool mornings, plus reliable rain most days—perfect if you love dramatic skies and don't mind dodging showers. It's ideal for culture lovers who prefer fewer tourists and those happy to pack a light rain jacket alongside their sandals.

By trip type

Oaxaca in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Oaxaca brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (12.3h of sunshine). With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	11°C	26°C	2%	0.1	10.9h	9.0/10
☀️ February	11°C	28°C	2%	0.1	11.2h	9.4/10
☀️ March	14°C	30°C	6%	0.4	11.5h	8.8/10
☀️ April	15°C	31°C	16%	0.6	12.2h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	16°C	30°C	28%	1.9	12.4h	8.2/10
⛅ June	16°C	26°C	67%	6.1	11.4h	7.3/10
🌤️ July	14°C	26°C	59%	3.6	12.3h	7.6/10
⛅ August	14°C	26°C	67%	5.0	11.5h	7.3/10
🌧️ September	15°C	24°C	70%	5.9	10.9h	7.1/10
🌤️ October	14°C	25°C	38%	3.3	11.2h	7.8/10
☀️ November	12°C	26°C	8%	0.2	10.9h	8.9/10
☀️ December	11°C	26°C	2%	0.1	10.9h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Oaxaca averages 26°C, 59% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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