Guadalajara Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Guadalajara Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 280 hours of sunshine in May and 188 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Guadalajara’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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.