Guadalajara
City in Mexico
Guadalajara is a city in Mexico with a population of about 1.4 million people. Located 463 km from Mexico City, it attracts visitors to its landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan.
What to see
The city features several notable sites. The Guadalajara Cathedral is a central landmark, while the Hospicio Cabañas is recognized as a UNESCO site. The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is also located here.
When to go
The dry season runs from November through May, with minimal rainfall. January and December are the coolest months, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 10 °C. March, April, and May are warmer, reaching highs of 28 °C to 32 °C. The rainy season begins in June and lasts through October, with July being the wettest month, seeing 228 mm of rain over about 28 days.
Getting there
Guadalajara International Airport is the nearest airport, located 17 km from the city.
Top sights in Guadalajara
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 Guadalajara (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.