My Best Tips for Visiting Mexico in July: Weather, Top Destinations & More

Mexico in July weather

Typical Mexico July Weather

You’re likely wondering, What is the weather like in Mexico in July? — so that you can plan the best trip possible.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Mexico weather in July is less-than-ideal, though that shouldn’t deter you from traveling to Mexico in July.

July is smack dab in the middle of the rainy season in Mexico. In fact, if there’s one thing you can expect from Mexican weather in July — it’s rain.

Now, some areas are less rainy than others, and since the weather isn’t great, prices tend to come down a bit.

• When is the Mexico rainy season? The rainy season in Mexico runs from about May to October.
• When is the Mexico busy season? The busy season in Mexico runs from about November to April. If you don’t mind some rain, the rainy season is also the slow season in Mexico — which means fewer crowds and lower price tags.

Mexico in July weather

Average temperatures in Mexico in July

There is no set temperature in Mexico in July, because temperatures fluctuate a lot from one part of the country to the other.

In general, expect a lot of precipitation and high temperatures — as you would with any tropical destination in July.

The beaches in Mexico on the coast are much hotter than the cities in Central Mexico, like Mexico City, Guadalajara and San Miguel de Allende.

However, the cities are still on the hotter side, and you can expect afternoon showers on most days in Central Mexican cities.

Visiting Mexico in July

10 Best Places to Visit in Mexico in July

Wondering where to go in Mexico in July? Provided you don’t mind a little rain, you can really visit anywhere you’d like — but I have do some suggestions for you.

Below you will find a list of the Top 10 places to travel in Mexico in July, with some information about what to expect in each one.

1. Cancun in July

For more information on visiting Cancun Mexico, check out this Cancun Travel Guide.

Cancun is the top travel destination in Mexico, and even though the weather isn’t ideal in July, that doesn’t stop people from visiting.

The summers are popular with families that have kids on summer break, so book your family-friendly Cancun all inclusive resorts ASAP!

Looking for the best things to do in Cancun in April? Don’t miss swimming in the Cancun cenotes, and the Mayan Ruins in Cancun.

What’s the average humidity in Cancun in July?

There is no way to sugarcoat this, so I won’t try.

The Cancun humidity in July averages 76% — so put clothing that doesn’t show sweat on your Mexico packing list.

It is quite muggy in Cancun in July, so plan for water activities during the day to escape the heat.

Wondering, What’s the average temperature in Cancun in July?

You can expect abut 97°F (36°C) during the day, and 88°F (31°C) at night. In short: It’s hot! Don’t forget to stay hydrated with this Water-To-Go bottle, and even this misting fan to cool your skin.

Does it rain all day in Cancun in July?

Usually, no. It will typically rain for 1-2 hours in the afternoon, and then the sun will come back out. You should expect daily rain, but regular storms pass quickly.

If you happen to be visiting during a tropical depression, tropical storm, or even hurricane, then yes, it might rain all day. 

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Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 to November 30, so there’s a chance of a hurricane in Mexico in July. However, direct hit hurricanes inn Cancun are extremely rare.

By no means is July the wettest month in Cancun, but there’s always a chance of rain anywhere on the Mexican coast.

Cancun Weather in July

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2. Mexico City in July

For more information on visiting Mexico City, check out this Mexico City Travel Guide.

Considering a Mexico City July trip?

July is a great month to visit Mexico City, though you should expect some afternoon showers on most days. The good news is that it rarely rains all day.

One of the world’s biggest (and best!) cities, there are plenty of indoor things to do in Mexico City when it rains.

Start the day with a nice breakfast or brunch, then head to some of the best museums in Mexico City in the afternoons, like the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan.

From the museum, enjoy some tacos at the best restaurants in Mexico City.

By then, the rains should have passed, and you’ll enjoy the Mexico City nightlife in peace.

Looking for the best things to do in Mexico City at night? You must see a Lucha Libre wrestling match.

What’s the best time to visit Mexico City?

This will depend on your preferences, but the rainy season is from about April to October, so many want to avoid that.

It doesn’t usually rain too much in Mexico City, but if you want sunny days everyday on your trip, visit in the dry season from November to March.

🦋 Monarch Butterfly Season in Mexico: One of the best experiences is visiting the Piedra Herrada Butterfly Sanctuary during the annual butterfly migration in Mexico, from late-November to March.

Book this Mexico butterfly tour to see millions of butterflies in the mountains near Mexico City.

On a personal note — I lived in Mexico City for a while. The winters are too cold for me, so months like July are nice because you get warm days and mild, cool nights.

Weather in Mexico City in July

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3. Cabo San Lucas in July

For more information on visiting Cabo San Lucas, check out this Cabo Travel Guide.

Cabo San Lucas and nearby San Jose del Cabo are located in the Los Cabos Municipality.

In Spanish, los cabos means “the capes,” (as cabo means “cape”). These are the top two destinations in Los Cabos Mexico.

Cabo San Lucas is the more popular of the two Cabos, though the airport you’ll fly into is located in San Jose del Cabo, about 40 minutes away.

With a more relaxed vibe, San Jose del Cabo offers a nice alternative to lively Cabo San Lucas, so some travelers do stay there.

With warmer weather all year, Mexico is great year-round — and Cabo even more so.

It averages 300 days of sunshine each year (though some say it gets 350 days of sunshine ☀️), so you can expect to have a nice trip to Los Cabos in February.

In fact, the Cabo rainy season only runs from about August to September, followed by a whopping 8-10 months of sunshine.

July is on the hotter side in Cabo, with temperatures averaging about 93°F (34°C).

However, as a beach town, you can always hop in your Cabo beach resort pool or the ocean for a refreshing swim at anytime.

Cabo Weather in July

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4. Tulum in July

For more information on visiting Tulum Mexico, check out this Tulum Travel Guide.

Once a sleepy beach town, Tulum is now one of the most popular and best places to visit in Mexico.

In recent years, it has also become one of the most expensive.

Since July is one of the Tulum slow season months, you will find some of the best deals on Tulum resorts in July.

Weather-wise, it will likely rain for a bit each afternoon. However, if you’re planning to travel to Tulum on a budget, your money will stretcher further in the summer.

Since the Tulum weather in July isn’t perfect, less people visit, so there will be smaller crowds.

With the money you can save visiting Tulum in the slow season, you may even want to extend your trip beyond Mexico and into Central America.

Just a few hours south of Tulum, you can do a land crossing into Belize near Lake Bacalar, Mexico. 

Tulum Weather in July

Visiting Mexico in July

5. Oaxaca in July

For more information on visiting Oaxaca Mexico, check out this Oaxaca Travel Guide.

🗣 How do you pronounce Oaxaca? Before we talk about visiting Oaxaca in April, let’s clear up the Oaxaca pronunciation — it’s waa-haa-kah.

Oaxaca State is one of the most culturally-rich places in Mexico and all Latin America.

Oaxaca City, the capital of Oaxaca State, is well known as the Foodie Capital of Mexico thanks to its delicious Oaxacan cuisine.

There’s also and colorful festivals, like Day of the Dead and the Guelaguetza.

When most people say “Oaxaca,” they are referring to Oaxaca City (AKA Oaxaca de Juarez), in the central part of the state.

The beaches of Oaxaca, like Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Zipolite and Huatulco, are also popular, but they are located on the Pacific Coast.

Oaxaca City has a more desert-like climate, versus the beaches that are quite tropical.

Though a desert, Oaxaca City does have a rainy season which runs from about May to September. It shouldn’t rain too much, but expect afternoon showers.

Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca

Besides the Oaxaca Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, there’s also the Oaxaca Guelaguetza in July.

The dates fluctuate each year, but it’s held the last two Mondays in July, and billed as the largest folk festival in Latin America, with music, dancing and food.  

Oaxaca Weather in July

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6. Riviera Maya in July

The Riviera Maya is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, in the Yucatán Peninsula.

It is the most posh area in Yucatan, where you’ll find many of the best resorts in Mexico and these nicest Mexico overwater bungalows.Given its location, you can expect similar weather to Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, which is to say: hot!

Of course, you’ll be right on the Caribbean Sea, so you’ll likely have a nice breeze from time to time, but you can also jump in the sea to cool off.

🏝 Costa Maya in April: Located about 3.5 hours south of Riviera Maya, you’ll be in the beach town of Mahahual, Mexico on the Costa Maya. The weather in Riviera Maya and Coast Maya is similar, but the vibe is much more laid back in Costa Maya.

Besides the Caribbean, there are so many other places to cool off and swim near Riviera Maya.

From the cenotes in Tulum and cenotes near Cancun, both close to Riviera Maya, you also have water parks like Xcaret and Xel-Ha, and underground rivers, like Rio Secreto.

For a truly memorable experience, head about 40 minutes south to the beach town of Akumal.

It’s just south of Tulum, and one of the more up-and-coming Mexico resort towns.

However, the real claim to fame is that you can swim with the turtles in Akumal Beach.

Riviera Maya Mexico Weather in July

Visiting Mexico in July

7. Puerto Vallarta in July

For more information on visiting Puerto Vallarta Mexico, check out this Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest cities in Mexico, and best beach towns in Mexico.

It appeals to all types of travelers, from solo travelers to honeymooners, families and LGBTQ+ travelers — as Puerto Vallarta is the gay capital of Mexico, or the San Francisco of Mexico.

If you’re looking to go on a cruise to Mexico in July, see if there are any to Puerto Vallarta.

A top destination for cruises in Mexico, there’s no shortage of things to do in Puerto Vallarta when you venture off-boat.

🏝 Sayulita in April: Located about one hour from Puerto Vallarta, many visit or even take a day trip to Sayulita, Mexico. This bohemian beach town has the same great weather as Puerto Vallarta in April, and it’s absolutely worth checking out.

On one side of the city, there’s Bahía Banderas (Bay of Banderas), a tranquil inlet off the Pacific Ocean great for swimming, snorkeling, and whale watching (winters only).

The Sierra Madre mountains are located just behind the beach, so you really get the best of all worlds.

As with all Mexico beaches in July, you can expect hot, humid weather, and rain showers in the afternoons.

The showers usually pass quickly, and then you can go back to enjoying all the Old World charm, beautiful nature, and best beaches Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

Puerto Vallarta Weather in July

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8. Playa del Carmen in July

For more information on visiting Playa del Carmen Mexico, check out this Playa del Carmen Travel Guide.

Though some call Playa del Carmen the mini-Cancun, it’s a destination in its own right.

Now, to get there, you do have to travel from Cancun to Playa del Carmen (or just “Playa,” as the locals call it), but it’s just a one hour drive.

Once you arrive in Playa, it’s much more of a beach town than Cancun, which is a resort town.

Now, there are some beautiful resorts in Playa del Carmen, but it has a small town feel.

It’s much more walkable than Cancun, which is great because there’s no Uber in Playa del Carmen.

What these two places do share, being so close to one another, is their weather.

Much like Cancun, you can expect hot, humid days, and rain in the afternoons.

The best plan of action when traveling to Playa del Carmen in July is to be indoors, or in water, in the afternoons.

If you want to visit any of the nearby Mayan Ruins in Mexico, arrive early in the morning when they open, and you’ll be done touring the site by the time the rain rolls in.

When in the Yucatan Peninsula, don’t miss Chichen Itza Pyramids — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Playa del Carmen Weather in July

Visiting Mexico in July

9. Puerto Escondido in July

For more information on visiting Puerto Escondido Mexico and all the best beaches of Oaxaca, check out this Oaxaca Beaches Travel Guide.

Located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Escondido is the most famous of all Oaxaca Beaches.

It is popular with surfers, artists, backpackers, and solo travelers in Mexico, but there’s really something for everyone in “Puerto,” as the locals call it.

🏄‍♀️ Want to learn to surf in Puerto Escondido? Book some surfing lessons now so you can learn how to in one of the best places to surf in Mexico.

Many visitors start in the city, then make the Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido journey, for a complete Oaxaca state trip.

There are so many things to do in Puerto Escondido, however, that you can easily spend your whole trip there.

While you might have afternoon rain showers in the city, it’s almost a guarantee in Puerto Escondido.

The good news is there’s so many water activities that the rain may not even put a damper on your trip.

When in town, you’ll want to visit the best beaches in Puerto Escondido, like Playa Zicatela, Playa Bacocho, Playa La Punta, Playa Puerto Angel and Playa Carrizalillo.

You’ll also want to take this Puerto Escondido boat tour to see the dolphins that hang out just off-shore.

When the sun is going down, join a baby turtle release experience to send these adorable creatures into the sea for the first time.

At night, head to Laguna Manialtepec Lagoon to see the bioluminescence.

Puerto Escondido Weather in July

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10. Cozumel in July

🚢 Planning to take a Mexico cruise in July? Cozumel Island is one of the best Mexico cruise ports, especially for snorkelers and divers.

Cozumel is a Mexican Caribbean island, located about 30 minutes by ferry from Playa del Carmen.

There are also flights to Cozumel, and you can land right on the island at Cozumel International Airport.

It’s also quite easy to travel from Cancun to Cozumel.

Some say Cozumel is the best place for snorkeling in Mexico, and the best place for diving in Mexico as well.

Just off-shore, there’s the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest coral reef in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef.

There are plenty of ways to see the reef, even if you don’t want to swim.

That’s right, the Cozumel Submarine Tour is an unforgettable experience to see these coral reefs in an actual submarine.

Cozumel also has beautiful beaches, and Mayan Ruins as well.

Of course, you will likely get rain when traveling to Cozumel in July.

However, the vast majority of all these best things to do in Cozumel involve being in, on or near the Caribbean Sea, which makes the (possible) afternoon showers more tolerable.

Cozumel Weather in July

Weather in Mexico in July: Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best time to visit Mexico?

Weather-wise, the best time to travel to Mexico is from November to March.

This is during the dry season, when you’ll see very little (if any) rain, low humidity, and few mosquitoes.

This is also the high or busy season in Mexico, when most people visit.

For travelers who want to escape the crowds, the summer months will give you the most bang for your buck.

In July, you’ll likely see flight prices drop, and you can also get deals at many hotels.

If you want to treat yourself to a fancy resort in Mexico, you’ll likely find the best deals in July.

Visiting Mexico in July

When is the shoulder season in Mexico?

The shoulder season is a magical time when the weather is still nice, but the crowds have died down, and the prices have as well.

It takes place just as the busy season is about to begin, and right after it ends. For my money, this is the best time to visit Mexico!

The Mexico shoulder season includes the months of October to November and April to May; though May is the hottest month in Mexico.

You may still find great Mexico travel deals in other months, but you likely won’t find low prices or small crowds anytime during the busy season.

Visiting Mexico in July

How hot is it in Mexico in July?

You might want to know, Is it too hot to go to Mexico in July?

This answer is a matter of preference, but in short, yes, it is pretty hot in Mexico in July.

If you don’t like tropical weather, Mexico in November will be a much more enjoyable month for you.

July is one of the hottest months in Mexico, especially if you’re visiting the Mexico beach towns.

Average temperatures in Mexico in July hover around 90°F (32°C) on the beaches, but it can feel a few degrees hotter because of the humidity.

Visiting Mexico in July

Is it sunny in Mexico in July?

Yes — It tends to be sunny in Mexico year-round, summers included.

Since summer is the rainy season in Mexico, the sun will come and go, depending on if there’s a storm or not.

Do know that even if a storm rolls in, the sun usually comes back out in an hour or so. 

What is the average temperature in Mexico in July?

For Mexico beaches, you can expect 95°F days (35°C) and 85°F nights (29°C). With the humidity factored in, it might even feel hotter.

Inland, the cities of Mexico are considerably cooler, so plan for 80°F days (26°C) and 65°F nights (18°C).

When is Mexico Hurricane Season?

Mexico has about 5,800 miles (9330 km) of coastline, so there’s a lot of places susceptible to hurricanes.

⛈ Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30, and with so many popular beach towns, you’ll want to be aware when visiting Mexico beaches in July.

Visiting Mexico in July

What are the best beaches in Mexico in July?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all beaches in Mexico will have about the same weather in July — hot, humid, rainy, and buggy.

That’s not to say people still don’t visit Mexico in July; they absolutely do. The thing you must do, however, is manage your expectations.

The Pacific Coast beaches (Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita), Caribbean beaches (Cancun, Riviera Maya, Tulum and Playa del Carmen) and Yucatan beaches (Progreso, El Cuyo) will be much more humid than the beaches in Baja California.

For this reason, you might opt for Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos, San Jose del Cabo, and other best beaches in Baja Mexico.

Baja California is a peninsula located on Mexico’s west coast. It has two states, Baja California and Baja California Sur, and some of the best beaches in Mexico.

Besides Cabo San Lucas, some other great Baja beach towns include La Paz, Todos Santos, Loreto, San Jose del Cabo and Rosarito.

Are there mosquitoes in Mexico in July?

Yes — The mosquitoes are at their worst in Mexico in the summer months, like July, so you’ll want to pack insect repellent and wear it all day.

I recommend this this eco-friendly mosquito spray from Repel, or this combo reef-safe sunscreen/mosquito repellent from Bullfrog.

Visiting Mexico in July

Are there any Mexico 4th of July celebrations?

Want to visit Mexico July 4th? As a U.S. holiday, there are very few large celebrations in Mexico.

Since Mexico and the U.S. share a border, and the largest number of tourists to Mexico come from the U.S., you may see some small-scale celebrations in tourist hot spots.

• Q: Does Mexico celebrate 4th of July?
• A: Not really, but popular tourist towns like Cancun and Cabo San Lucas often have some form of celebration for travelers from the United States.

Are there any major Mexico holidays in July?

While there are a lot of holidays in Mexico, there aren’t any major ones in July.

In smaller towns and pueblos magicos (which means “magical small towns”), you’ll find minor celebrations of the Fiesta of the Virgin of Carmen and Festival of St. James.

Fiesta de la Magdalena in Xico, Veracruz

The town of Xico (pronounced hee-ko) in Veracruz, Mexico, hosts one of the most colorful festivals in Mexico in July — the Fiesta de la Magdalena.

While the Xico pueblo magico is largely off the main tourist radar, this mid-July festival is a true cultural experience.

The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca is another one of the most popular Mexico festivals in July.

Like the Fiesta de la Magdalena, it is a colorful event, with elaborate costumes, music, food and dancing in the streets.