End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Guadalajara in October
Little changes in Guadalajara from September: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 93/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (51 mm) for the month.
Plan around October
October is one of Guadalajara's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: October – March.
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in September to 93/100.
- Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends Nov – Apr, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Guadalajara in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Karne Garibaldi
Fast-service institution for carne en su jugo, beef stewed in its own broth with beans.
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.
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 October
- Tequila in October~35 mi · highs 82°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Puerto Vallarta in October~121 mi · highs 91°F, 5.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Mexico City in October~287 mi · highs 71°F, 2.5 in rain · 4°C (8°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Guadalajara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends Nov – Apr, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Guadalajara in October?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in October?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.6 in (802 mm).
What should I pack for Guadalajara in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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