Canyon de Guadalupe in July

Outside the best window (Winter, spring, fall). Across Mexico: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Winter, spring, fall). Across Mexico: Día de Muertos (1–2 Nov): book Oaxaca and Pátzcuaro months ahead; dry season starts.
• DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Winter, spring, fall). Across Mexico: Dry and clear; Guadalupe pilgrims (12 Dec) and Christmas peak on the coasts.
• JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Winter, spring, fall). Across Mexico: Dry and sunny; cold nights in the highlands; whale watching on the Pacific.
• FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Winter, spring, fall). Across Mexico: Dry, warm days; Carnival in Veracruz and Mazatlán (check dates).

• Canyon de GuadalupeHighs around 45 °C (113 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 113 °F (45 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Guelaguetza (Oaxaca) big impact

  Last two Mondays of July (check) · Mexico

  Dance festival; Oaxaca hotels sold out.

Crowds · Mexico overall

Medium

Prices · Mexico overall

Medium

Mexico overall: Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca; summer holiday crowds on beaches; afternoon storms.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Canyon de Guadalupe, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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