Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a minor basilica, church building, pilgrimage site, and national shrine located in Mexico City, Mexico. Designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez in modern architecture and incepted in 1974, it is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Mexico, ranking 6th among the country's sights on Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is wheelchair accessible. January and February have daily highs of 20 °C to 22 °C and lows of 6 °C to 7 °C, with 9 mm of rain on about 2 days per month. March has highs of 24 °C and lows of 8 °C with 11 mm of rain on about 5 days. April and May have highs of 25 °C and lows of 10 °C to 11 °C, with rain increasing to 25 mm and 51 mm over 8 and 15 days. June through September bring heavier rainfall, ranging from 113 mm to 136 mm over 21 to 28 days, alongside daily highs of 21 °C to 23 °C and lows of 12 °C. October sees highs of 21 °C, lows of 10 °C, and 51 mm of rain on about 15 days. November and December cool to highs of 20 °C to 21 °C and lows of 7 °C to 8 °C, with 6 mm to 10 mm of rain on 1 to 6 days.
The nearest airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, located 7 km away. The basilica is 15 km from Mexico City. Nearby sights include Biblioteca Vasconcelos at 5.4 km, Templo Mayor at 5.7 km, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral at 5.8 km, and the National Palace and Historic center of Mexico City, both 6.0 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is July, with about 136 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 51 | 118 | 136 | 129 | 113 | 51 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
