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Best time to visit Guadalajara

Go inOctober–March

Make a day trip to Tequila town any time of year.

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Guadalajara month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat25°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
FebruaryGreat27°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MarchGreat29°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AprilGreat31°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MayGood33°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapestInternational Mariachi Festival
SeptemberGood27°CVery wetModerateAverageInternational Mariachi Festival
OctoberGreat27°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGreat26°CMostly dryModerateAverageGuadalajara Book Fair
DecemberGreat25°CMostly dryQuietCheapestGuadalajara Book Fair

Festivals, events and seasons in Guadalajara

  • Aug–Sep🎉 International Mariachi FestivalMariachi bands fill the city.
  • Nov–Dec🎉 Guadalajara Book FairThe biggest Spanish-language book fair.

Good to know

  • Flights to Guadalajara are usually cheapest in February–August and December. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Guadalajara is the home of mariachi music.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Guadalajara?

The best time to visit Guadalajara is October–March. Make a day trip to Tequila town any time of year.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Guadalajara?

Flights are usually cheapest in February–August and December, when demand is lowest.

When is Guadalajara busiest?

Guadalajara rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Guadalajara?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is June–September.

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