Climate - Guadalajara (Jalisco)

In Guadalajara, and in the nearby city of Zapopan, there is a sub-tropical climate, with a pleasantly warm winter from mid-November to early March, during which it can be cold at night, a hot and dry period from March to May, and a hot and rainy period from June to September.
The city is located in the west of Mexico, at 1,550 meters (5,100 feet), therefore in the tierras templadas, in the state of Jalisco.
In winter, the temperature range is wide, and at night, from mid-November to early March, it can drop to 0 °C (32 °F) every now and then. In December 1997, there was even a snowfall (the only one of the century), and the temperature dropped to -4 °C (25 °F) at the airport. May is the hottest month, before the rains arrive.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 970 millimeters (38.3 inches) per year, but the rains are concentrated in a few months, and they can sometimes be abundant (in the form of thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by hail). Every now and then, tornadoes can occur in the rainy period. Winter is dry, although drizzle can sometimes fall. Rainfall ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (March) to 275 mm (10.8 in) in the wettest (July). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,675 sunshine hours per year. The relatively less sunny period is the rainy one, from June to September. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Guadalajara is from November to March, being a dry and not hot period; at night, however, it can get cold. In April, the temperature can reach 33/34 °C (91/93 °F), and even 35 °C (95 °F) and more in May, and although the air is dry, the sun is very strong.

Guadalajara - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Guadalajara is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In February, the weather in Guadalajara is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in February 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in March 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in April 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) in May 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F) in June 2010.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in June 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 33.6 °C (92.5 °F) in July 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (61 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in August 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in September 2011.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Guadalajara is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Guadalajara is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In December, the weather in Guadalajara is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in December 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).