Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Mexico City and Oaxaca have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, June is usually the quietest month in Mexico City.
Based on historical visitor patterns, September is usually the quietest month in Oaxaca.
In Mexico City the quietest day is usually Monday; in Oaxaca, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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