Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Guadalajara.
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Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. May is the warmest month with daytime highs of 34°C (93°F), while January is the coolest at 26°C (79°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 845 mm (33 in), with July being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from November to May. The sunniest month is May, with 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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In Guadalajara, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in May to 10°C (50°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Guadalajara has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 845 mm (33 in) of rainfall annually. Guadalajara can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Guadalajara Precipitation page.
Guadalajara experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.3 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guadalajara.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 72%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Guadalajara. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions. Guadalajara has a distinct dry season from November to May.
Daytime highs range from 26°C (79°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in May. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 19°C (66°F).
Annual rainfall is around 845 mm (33 in). July is the wettest month with 210 mm (8.3 in), while April is the driest with 4.9 mm (0.2 in).
Guadalajara receives around 2,692 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 280 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 188 hours. Overall, Guadalajara enjoys abundant sunshine.
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