Guanajuato City Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Guanajuato City, Guanajuato, Mexico, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 31°C (88°F) in May down to 23°C (73°F) in January.
With around 786 mm (31 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. July is the wettest month and December the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from November to April. March is the sunniest month, averaging 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Guanajuato City
The climate in Guanajuato City experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in May to a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in May to around 8°C (46°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Guanajuato City
On average, Guanajuato City receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 786 mm (31 in). The climate in Guanajuato City shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guanajuato City Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Guanajuato City
Guanajuato City offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (8.9 hours daily) and September (6.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Wind Speed in Guanajuato City
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December to 3 m/s (6 knots) in June. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Guanajuato City 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Guanajuato City
The best time to visit Guanajuato City is during January, February, October, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 23°C (73°F) and 26°C (79°F). With rainfall of 7 mm (0.3 in) to 52 mm (2 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during July, the wettest period of the year. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
