Climate Insights for Guadalajara
Jalisco, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Guadalajara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 225 mm of rainfall. Guadalajara 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 10°C.The climate in Guadalajara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Guadalajara 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 50°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Guadalajara vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Guadalajara vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
Guadalajara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 225 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1 mm. That's 223 mm less than July, 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.Guadalajara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0 in. That's 8.8 in less than July, 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
Guadalajara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Guadalajara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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
The best time to visit Guadalajara 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 15 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Guadalajara 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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.