Best time to visit Guadalajara
Go inOctober–March
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Make a day trip to Tequila town any time of year.
See Guadalajara on the globeGuadalajara month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Great | 27°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Great | 31°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Good | 33°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Good | 27°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Good | 27°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | International Mariachi Festival |
| September | Good | 27°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | International Mariachi Festival |
| October | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Guadalajara Book Fair |
| December | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | Guadalajara 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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- Mexico City best in Nov–May
- Oaxaca best in Nov–Feb
- Cancún best in Dec–Mar
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