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Guadalajara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Guadalajara is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Guadalajara, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 11°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Guadalajara receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 519 mm. The seasons in Guadalajara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 69 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9.4 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Guadalajara Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Guadalajara, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Madrid, Spain (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Madrid, Spain (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Guadalajara

Sun   Dec 22
12°C | -1°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
11°C | 3°C
N 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 2°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Guadalajara in Spain

During the months of May and October 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:
  • When is summer in Guadalajara?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Guadalajara have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Guadalajara?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Guadalajara?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Guadalajara?
    October tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Guadalajara?
    July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Guadalajara?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.

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