Best time to visit Guadalajara

The best months to visit Guadalajara are January, December and November, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

January, December and November score best for Guadalajara weather:

  • January25° / 6°CJanuary is dry with cool nights, good for Centro Histórico walks and Tequila day trips.
  • November26° / 9°CNovember is dry and mild, one of the easiest months for Centro and Tlaquepaque.
  • December25° / 7°CDecember is dry with chilly nights, so carry a layer for plazas and evening mariachi.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Guadalajara weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylight
JanuaryBest weather25°20211h
February27°5111h
March30°4112h
April32°11°7113h
May33°14°20313h
June31°16°1851413h
July28°16°2752113h
August29°16°2201913h
September28°16°1651512h
October28°14°50612h
NovemberBest weather26°15211h
DecemberBest weather25°8211h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Guadalajara month by month

JanuaryBest weather

Guadalajara in January: 24.8°C high, 6.3°C low, 20mm rain over 2 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

February

Guadalajara in February: 27.3°C high, 7.5°C low, 5mm rain over 1 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Foundation of Guadalajara

March

Guadalajara in March: 29.9°C high, 9.2°C low, 4mm rain over 1 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Guadalajara Film Festival

April

Guadalajara in April: 32.1°C high, 11.1°C low, 7mm rain over 1 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

May

Guadalajara in May: 33.3°C high, 13.9°C low, 20mm rain over 3 days, 13h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

June

Guadalajara in June: 31.2°C high, 16.4°C low, 185mm rain over 14 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

July

Guadalajara in July: 28.4°C high, 15.9°C low, 275mm rain over 21 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

August

Guadalajara in August: 28.5°C high, 16.1°C low, 220mm rain over 19 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

International Mariachi and Charrería Conference

September

Guadalajara in September: 27.8°C high, 15.8°C low, 165mm rain over 15 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

International Mariachi and Charrería Conference · Independence Day

October

Guadalajara in October: 27.7°C high, 13.6°C low, 50mm rain over 6 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Zapopan

NovemberBest weather

Guadalajara in November: 26.4°C high, 9.4°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

International Book Fair

DecemberBest weather

Guadalajara in December: 25.2°C high, 7.1°C low, 8mm rain over 2 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

International Book Fair · Christmas

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