When to visit Guadalajara without the crowds
Guadalajara (Mexico) is calmest in January, June and August: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in March, April, November and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with June and August: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May–Jun & Aug
When everyone heads home
Mid-October, right after the Pilgrimage.
Tip
June to September brings afternoon storms: see the centre in the morning.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F)1 rainy day | New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F)1 rainy day | Constitution Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F)1 rainy day | Guadalajara Film Festival (March), Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (89 °F)0 rainy days | Labour Day |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 33 °C (92 °F)2 rainy days | |
| June | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 31 °C (88 °F)14 rainy days | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 29 °C (83 °F)25 rainy days | |
| August | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)24 rainy days | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F)17 rainy days | Independence Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F)7 rainy days | October Fair & Zapopan Pilgrimage (Oct 12) |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F)2 rainy days | FIL Book Fair (late Nov), Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (77 °F)1 rainy day | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Jun–Sep): about 14–25 rainy days a month.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (DataTur, Guadalajara tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Guadalajara without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, June and August (crowds 2/5). In January the average high is 25 °C (77 °F). All the calm months: January, June and August.
When is Guadalajara most crowded?
The busiest season is March, April, November and December. Mid-October, right after the Pilgrimage.
What is the weather like in Guadalajara?
Average highs range from 25 °C (77 °F) in December to 33 °C (92 °F) in May, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in July (about 25 days) and least in April (0).
What should I know before going to Guadalajara?
Rainy season (Jun–Sep): about 14–25 rainy days a month.
What festivals are there in Guadalajara?
The main ones: Guadalajara Film Festival (March) (March); October Fair & Zapopan Pilgrimage (Oct 12) (October); FIL Book Fair (late Nov) (November).
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