Average Monthly Sunshine in Guadalajara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guadalajara receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Guadalajara experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 280 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 188 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.3 hours per day) and September (6.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Guadalajara’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Guadalajara enjoys an average of 2692 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Guadalajara’s wettest month, receives 17 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guadalajara Precipitation page.