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Chapala Climate by Month

The weather in Chapala sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Chapala experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in May to a comfortable 25°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Chapala receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 777 mm. The seasons in Chapala, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 187 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.9 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Chapala enjoys sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Guadalajara, Mexico (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Guadalajara, Mexico (45 KM, 28 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Chapala in Mexico

During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chapala?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chapala?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chapala?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chapala?
    July tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chapala?
    April is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chapala?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 280 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Chapala

    Sat   Dec 14
    25°C | 14°C
    E 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    24°C | 12°C
    E 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    24°C | 12°C
    E 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain