AI-generatedGuanajuato at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 721 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,010 m
Climate in Guanajuato
Guanajuato has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Guanajuato is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.5 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 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
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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 06:26–07:09 · evening 17:52–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:35–18:44
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 Guanajuato in October?
In October, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:40 – 18:22
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %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 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Guanajuato
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 7.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Guanajuato, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Guanajuato
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 Guanajuato: 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, Guanajuato has about 7 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Guanajuato
How breezy and how cloudy Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Guanajuato: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 Guanajuato
How often the day gets hot in Guanajuato (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, Guanajuato has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Guanajuato
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in May (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June.
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 | 22° | 8° | 6.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 24° | 10° | 7.6 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 26° | 11° | 8.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 29° | 14° | 8.5 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 60 | 29° | 15° | 8.2 h | 8 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 27° | 15° | 6.9 h | 14 | 136 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 24° | 14° | 6.5 h | 18 | 155 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 25° | 14° | 6.7 h | 16 | 143 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 23° | 14° | 6.0 h | 14 | 132 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 24° | 12° | 7.1 h | 7 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 23° | 10° | 7.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 22° | 9° | 6.6 h | 2 | 7 |
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
21.02° N, 101.26° W · 2,010 m · America/Mexico_City
Best time to visit Guanajuato
The best time to visit Guanajuato is from October to March. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to March, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 155 mm of precipitation.
Guanajuato through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guanajuato in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Guanajuato in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Guanajuato in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Guanajuato in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Guanajuato for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Guanajuato
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 Guanajuato: score 95 against 88. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 95better |
| Day high | 24° | 24° |
| Night low | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 47 mm | 12 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Mar
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Guanajuato month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January22° · 7 h
In January, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in January95February24° · 8 h
In February, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in February88March26° · 8 h
In March, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in March72April29° · 9 h
In April, Guanajuato is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in April60May29° · 8 h
In May, Guanajuato is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in May59June27° · 7 h
In June, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in June62July24° · 7 h
In July, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in July67August25° · 7 h
In August, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in August68September23° · 6 h
In September, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in September88October24° · 7 h
In October, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in October94November23° · 7 h
In November, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Guanajuato.
Guanajuato in November92December22° · 7 h
In December, Guanajuato is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 Guanajuato.
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Guanajuato vs. San Miguel de Allende
In October the holiday weather in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende is about equally good (score 88 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in San Miguel de Allende as in Guanajuato.
| in October | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Mar | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Mexico in October: the best places
In October, Guanajuato ranks 4 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Ensenada23°19°98
- 2Tijuana22°97
- 3Cabo San Lucas32°29°95
- 4GuanajuatoThis page24°88
- 5San Miguel de Allende24°88
- 6Guadalajara26°83
- 7Monterrey26°83
- 8Oaxaca de Juárez24°77
Planning a trip to Guanajuato
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Guanajuato 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.
Guanajuato has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 60).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 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 15 min
- Distance
- 8,910 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.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Guanajuato
When is the best time to visit Guanajuato?
The best time to visit Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Guanajuato?
The wettest month is July with 155 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guanajuato get?
Guanajuato gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.5 hours a day; in September there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Guanajuato in?
Guanajuato uses the time zone America/Mexico_City, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Guanajuato?
A nonstop flight from London to Guanajuato takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Guanajuato?
Guanajuato 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 77, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 93.
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