Guanajuato
City in Mexico
Guanajuato is a city in Mexico located 288 kilometers from Mexico City. With a population of about 70,000 residents, the city draws visitors to sites such as the Mummies of Guanajuato and the Alhóndiga de Granaditas.
What to see
The city features the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, a historic site, and the Mummies of Guanajuato, which houses a collection of preserved human remains.
When to go
The driest months are December through March, with minimal rain and average daily highs ranging from 20 °C to 25 °C. The rainy season begins in June and peaks in July and August, when rainfall totals over 100 mm and occurs on more than 15 days each month. May is the warmest month with a daily high of 28 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Guanajuato International Airport, located in Silao, 23 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Guanajuato
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 157 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 157 | 125 | 101 | 40 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Guanajuato (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.