AI-generatedGuadalajara at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 853 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,546 m
Climate in Guadalajara
Guadalajara has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Guadalajara is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:4818:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:34–07:18 · evening 18:00–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:34 · evening 18:44–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Guadalajara in October?
In October, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:48 – 18:30
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Mexico_City
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Guadalajara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Guadalajara, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Guadalajara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Guadalajara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Guadalajara has about 9 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Guadalajara
How breezy and how cloudy Guadalajara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Guadalajara typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Guadalajara: variable cloud, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Guadalajara
How often the day gets hot in Guadalajara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Guadalajara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guadalajara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in June (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 24° | 10° | 7.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 12° | 7.7 h | 2 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 29° | 14° | 8.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 32° | 16° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 64 | 33° | 18° | 8.6 h | 4 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 30° | 18° | 6.4 h | 18 | 130 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 27° | 17° | 5.9 h | 26 | 223 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 27° | 17° | 6.1 h | 25 | 199 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 26° | 17° | 6.0 h | 21 | 174 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 26° | 15° | 7.2 h | 9 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 26° | 13° | 7.5 h | 2 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 24° | 11° | 6.8 h | 1 | 9 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
20.68° N, 103.35° W · 1,546 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Guadalajara
The best time to visit Guadalajara is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 223 mm.
Guadalajara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guadalajara in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 24–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Guadalajara in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 26–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Guadalajara for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Guadalajara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Guadalajara: score 96 against 83. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 96better |
| Day high | 26° | 26° |
| Night low | 15° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Guadalajara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January24° · 7 h
In January, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in January96February26° · 8 h
In February, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in February86March29° · 9 h
In March, Guadalajara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in March71April32° · 9 h
In April, Guadalajara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in April64May33° · 9 h
In May, Guadalajara is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in May45June30° · 6 h
In June, Guadalajara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 130 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in June60July27° · 6 h
In July, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 223 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in July60August27° · 6 h
In August, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 199 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in August60September26° · 6 h
In September, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 174 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in September83October26° · 7 h
In October, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in October95November26° · 8 h
In November, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara in November93December24° · 7 h
In December, Guadalajara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Guadalajara.
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Guadalajara vs. Puerto Vallarta
In October Guadalajara has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs. 48). During the day Puerto Vallarta is 3 °C warmer than Guadalajara. Puerto Vallarta gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Guadalajara | Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 18 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Nov – May |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Guadalajara ranks 6 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4Guanajuato24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6GuadalajaraThis page26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
Planning a trip to Guadalajara
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Guadalajara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Guadalajara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 60).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,070 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Guadalajara
When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?
The best time to visit Guadalajara is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Guadalajara?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Guadalajara?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 223 mm. The driest month is April with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guadalajara get?
Guadalajara gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.9 hours a day; in July there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Guadalajara in?
Guadalajara uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Guadalajara?
A nonstop flight from London to Guadalajara takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,070 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Guadalajara?
Guadalajara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 93.
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