Is July or August better for Disneyland?

Low to Moderate crowds: The week after Easter through mid-May. Late August – September, except Labor Day Weekend, will have some of the lowest crowds of the year. Mid-October and early November typically have moderate crowd levels. Monday after Thanksgiving – mid-December.



Between the two peak summer months, August is generally the better choice for a Disneyland visit, specifically the latter half of the month. While both months are characterized by intense California heat (often exceeding 90°F), July is the absolute peak for crowds due to the July 4th holiday and the height of family vacation season. In 2026, the first week of July is particularly busy as it marks the climax of summer celebrations. However, by mid-to-late August, many local Southern California school districts return to session, which significantly thins out the weekday crowds. The last two weeks of August often see a noticeable drop in wait times for marquee attractions like Rise of the Resistance. The trade-off is that August can actually be slightly more humid and hotter than July. If you can handle the heat, visiting in the "back-to-school" window of late August provides a much more manageable experience than the wall-to-wall people you will encounter throughout the month of July.

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The beginning of August is considered peak summer at Disneyland and is one of the busiest times of the year. Although Halloween and the Christmas season tend to draw bigger crowds, you should be prepared for busy days when visiting Disneyland in August.

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Mid-August through Mid-September makes high season for hurricanes and heat, and thus low season for crowds and prices at Walt Disney World. Generally these prices are going to be competitive with the prior and future January lows, making this period one of the cheapest times to visit Disney World.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.

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However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.

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The best times to visit Anaheim and Disneyland are March through May and September through October, when the weather is comfortably warm and school's still in session.

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June typically has the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and since the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is back to a late-July start, July mostly doesn't have a festival. Beyond that, the tradeoff is straightforward—July has slightly lighter crowds but slightly worse weather.

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July is just about perfect weather-wise unless you get into a long heat snap. Daytime temperatures are nice and warm in the mid 80's. Lows are in the lower 60's.

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The weather for Disneyland is hot in July with an average high temperature of 84 degrees and an average low temperature of 66 degrees.

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February is the highest month in rain totals with an average of just under 3 inches during the month. With this in mind, it would be a good idea to take rain jackets or be prepared to purchase ponchos while at the Resort. Disneyland in March is a great time to go with slightly higher temperatures and a bit less rain.

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The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day. Most of the time you will get an intense drenching for an hour in the late afternoon which then passes quickly.

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The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day. Most of the time you will get an intense drenching for an hour in the late afternoon which then passes quickly.

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According to The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, the average daily high temperature at Disney in June is 91°F, with an average daily heat index (temperature plus humidity) of 109°F. Only July and August are hotter (and not by much). That heat can feel pretty miserable during a 12+ hour park day.

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Disney World Weather in July While the rain might not last long, July still sees some of the heaviest rain all year with an average of 7 inches for the month of July. The good news is that most summer rainstorms move in and out quickly within an hour so it usually won't impact your days at the parks too much.

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