Drier months Nov – Apr
Expect steady highs of 75–90°F (24–32°C). It's the driest half, with only about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain, 7% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: November – March rank with the year's best, and the season averages 94/100.
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Best Time to Visit Guadalajara
For the most comfortable weather in Guadalajara, aim for October – March. February tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 80°F (26°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
- Best months
- Oct – Mar
- Toughest
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest
- May · 92°F
- Coldest nights
- Jan · 49°F
- Wettest
- Jul · 8.1 in
- Driest
- Apr · 0.1 in
Guadalajara weather by month
Highs run from 75°F to 92°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 31.6 in (802 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 75°F24°C | 80°F26°C | 85°F29°C | 90°F32°C | 92°F33°C | 86°F30°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F25°C | 76°F24°C |
| Avg low | 49°F9°C | 51°F11°C | 54°F12°C | 59°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 64°F18°C | 62°F17°C | 62°F16°C | 60°F16°C | 57°F14°C | 52°F11°C | 49°F10°C |
| Rain | 0.4 in10 mm | 0.7 in17 mm | 0.3 in7 mm | 0.1 in2 mm | 1.1 in28 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 8.1 in205 mm | 6.7 in169 mm | 5.6 in143 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 0.6 in14 mm | 0.3 in7 mm |
| Humidity | 53% | 48% | 38% | 33% | 39% | 60% | 75% | 77% | 79% | 70% | 62% | 57% |
| Cloud | 38% | 31% | 27% | 30% | 34% | 62% | 76% | 73% | 73% | 47% | 30% | 36% |
| Comfort | 97 | 100 | 91 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 61 | 65 | 67 | 93 | 100 | 98 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1,656 m (5,433 ft), close to Guadalajara's own ~1,554 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Guadalajara season by season
Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Guadalajara.
Wetter months May – Oct
Temperatures slide from 92°F highs in May to 79°F by October. It's the wettest half, with about 29.3 in (745 mm) of rain, 93% of the year's total. July – September feel humid, with humidity near 75%. October is among the best-scoring months (season average 71/100).
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route recommends Nov – Apr. That lines up with the climate data here: November – March are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
Guadalajara weather questions
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?
For the most comfortable weather in Guadalajara, aim for October – March. February tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 80°F (26°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.
What is the rainiest month in Guadalajara?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 8.1 in (205 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 31.6 in (802 mm).
What is the coldest month in Guadalajara?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 49°F (9°C) and highs of 75°F (24°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 92°F (33°C).
Is Guadalajara humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 58% annually, and July – September combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Guadalajara?
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 20.6 in (523 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 1.0 in (26 mm).
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