Guachimontones
Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guachimontones is an archaeological site in Jalisco, Mexico. It is part of the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from March to May, with daily highs reaching between 30 °C and 34 °C. The wettest months are June through September, when rainfall increases and rainy days occur frequently. The driest period is between November and April, with minimal rainfall recorded during these months.
Guadalajara International Airport is the nearest airport, located 58 km away. The site is 513 km from Mexico City. Visitors can combine a trip to Guachimontones with a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, which is 46.2 km away. Guachimontones is one of the 66 sights in Mexico looked up on English Wikipedia, ranking 54th among the country's sights.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is July, with about 210 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 166 | 210 | 167 | 123 | 43 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
