Climate Insights for Ajijic

Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

Hottest
May
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
August
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ajijic is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 743 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Ajijic is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Ajijic is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 29.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Ajijic is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°MarMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°AprMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 15°MayMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°JunMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°SepMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°OctMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in Ajijic vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ajijic vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 116mmJulPrecipitation: 176mmAugPrecipitation: 183mmSepPrecipitation: 163mmOctPrecipitation: 55mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 7mm
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Precipitation

Ajijic is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 743 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1 mm. That's 182 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ajijic is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 7.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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Ajijic is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ajijic is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan17°62°F
Feb19°65°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr22°72°F
May24°75°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug21°70°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Ajijic is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ajijic is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ajijic based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ajijic based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C51 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C62 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C53 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in