cultural · Mexico · 17.07°N 96.73°W

Best time to visit Oaxaca (and when it is crowded)

Oaxaca is a cultural destination in Mexico. Its peak season is April and October, and it is least crowded in June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

April and October

Quietest months

June, July, and August

Oaxaca month by month

How crowded Oaxaca gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Oaxaca in January
Quiet
Oaxaca in February
Quiet
Oaxaca in March
Quiet
Oaxaca in April
Quiet
Oaxaca in May
Quiet
Oaxaca in June
Quiet
Oaxaca in July
Quiet
Oaxaca in August
Quiet
Oaxaca in September
Quiet
Oaxaca in October
Quiet
Oaxaca in November
Quiet
Oaxaca in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Oaxaca busy?
Oaxaca gets busiest in April and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
For thinner crowds, visit Oaxaca in June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Oaxaca least crowded?
Oaxaca is least crowded in June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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