Guadalajara Cathedral
This stone cathedral in Guadalajara, Jalisco, is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and features Spanish Renaissance architecture. It is one of the 47 most looked-up sights in Mexico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is 18 km from Guadalajara International Airport and 464 km from Mexico City. Visitors can combine a visit with other nearby locations such as Hospicio Cabañas, which is 1 km away, or the Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, located 6.8 km away. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
The climate varies by month. The months from December to April are the driest, with April seeing highs of about 31 °C and lows of about 14 °C. The rainy season lasts from June through September. July is the wettest month, with about 228 mm of rain over 28 days and highs of about 26 °C. August and September also have high rainfall, with about 190 mm and 150 mm respectively. During these months, lows are between 16 °C and 18 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 228 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 181 | 228 | 190 | 150 | 48 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
