End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Guadalajara in April
Guadalajara sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 90°F (32°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 80/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 33%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 90°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 33%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 30%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are October – March.
- Comfort slips from 91/100 in March to 80/100.
- April sits inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes90°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Guadalajara in April
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Karne Garibaldi
Fast-service institution for carne en su jugo, beef stewed in its own broth with beans.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Teatro Degollado
Neoclassical theatre and home of the Jalisco Philharmonic, with a painted ceiling.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Guadalajara Cathedral
Twin-spired cathedral at the heart of a ring of plazas in the historic centre.
Mercado San Juan de Dios
Three-storey market of food stalls, leather and crafts, also called Mercado Libertad.
Tlaquepaque
Former village of galleries and ceramics shops, with mariachi at El Parián plaza.
Nearby in April
- Tequila in April~35 mi · highs 94°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Puerto Vallarta in April~121 mi · highs 98°F, 0.0 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in April~287 mi · highs 82°F, 0.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Guadalajara in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It's middling, scoring 80/100. The best months are October – March, at up to 100. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. April is inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
How hot is Guadalajara in April?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in April?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Guadalajara in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (90°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
More on Guadalajara
Routes in season in April
- Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta Nov – Apr
Planning Guadalajara in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.