When to visit Guanajuato without the crowds
Guanajuato (Mexico) is calmest in January, February, May, June and August: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in April, October, 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
Feb, May–Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
Early November, once the Cervantino ends.
Tip
During the Cervantino hotels fill months ahead; stay in León if you book late.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (74 °F)1 rainy day | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 26 °C (78 °F)1 rainy day | Constitution Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (83 °F)1 rainy day | Holy Week & Day of Flowers (Mar/Apr, varies), Benito Juárez's birthday |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F)1 rainy day | Labour Day |
| May | 1/5 · calm | 31 °C (88 °F)5 rainy days | |
| June | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 29 °C (83 °F)13 rainy days | |
| July | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 27 °C (80 °F)18 rainy days | |
| August | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 27 °C (80 °F)15 rainy days | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 26 °C (79 °F)13 rainy days | Independence Day |
| October | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F)5 rainy days | Cervantino International Festival (October) |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 25 °C (78 °F)2 rainy days | Revolution Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F)1 rainy day | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Jun–Sep): about 13–18 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, Guanajuato tourist center, 2022-2024). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Guanajuato without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually May (crowds 1/5). In May the average high is 31 °C (88 °F). All the calm months: January, February, May, June and August.
When is Guanajuato most crowded?
The busiest season is April, October, November and December. Early November, once the Cervantino ends.
What is the weather like in Guanajuato?
Average highs range from 23 °C (74 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in May, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in July (about 18 days) and least in January (1).
What should I know before going to Guanajuato?
Rainy season (Jun–Sep): about 13–18 rainy days a month.
What festivals are there in Guanajuato?
The main ones: Holy Week & Day of Flowers (Mar/Apr, varies) (March); Cervantino International Festival (October) (October).
More places in Mexico
- Oaxaca calm in February, May, June, August and September; busiest in July, November and December
- Mexico City calm in May and June; busiest in September, October and November
- San Miguel de Allende calm in June and August; busiest in March, April, September, October, November and December
- Tulum calm in June, September and October; busiest in January, February, March, April, November and December
- Guadalajara calm in January, June and August; busiest in March, April, November and December
- Puerto Vallarta calm in September and October; busiest in January, February, March, April, July, November and December
- Cancún calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, July and December
- Mérida calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, November and December
- San Cristóbal de las Casas calm in May, June, September and October; busiest in January, March, April, November and December
- Puebla calm in January, February and June; busiest in April, May, November and December
- Los Cabos calm in May, September and October; busiest in January, February, March, April, July and December
- Puerto Escondido calm in June, September and October; busiest in January, March, April, July and December
- Mazatlán calm in September, October and November; busiest in March, April and July