Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Guadalajara in January
This is the coldest month in Guadalajara: highs average 75°F (24°C) and lows 49°F (9°C), with about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 49°F (9°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (10 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is one of Guadalajara's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (98 → 97/100).
- January sits inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Guadalajara in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Guachimontones
Circular stepped pyramids of the Teuchitlán culture, unique in Mesoamerica.
Hospicio Cabañas
UNESCO-listed 19th-century orphanage holding José Clemente Orozco's fire-themed murals.
Karne Garibaldi
Fast-service institution for carne en su jugo, beef stewed in its own broth with beans.
Tlaquepaque
Former village of galleries and ceramics shops, with mariachi at El Parián plaza.
Alcalde
Chef Paco Ruano's modern Mexican tasting menus, ranked among Latin America's best.
Nearby in January
- Tequila in January~35 mi · highs 80°F, 0.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Puerto Vallarta in January~121 mi · highs 88°F, 0.6 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mexico City in January~287 mi · highs 69°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Guadalajara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. January is inside the Nov – Apr window our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends.
How hot is Guadalajara in January?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in January?
Not much: about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Guadalajara in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Guadalajara
Routes in season in January
- Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta Nov – Apr
Planning Guadalajara in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.