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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Avoid

April, May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

17°C – 25°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Guadalajara?

The best time to visit Guadalajara for backpacking is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Guadalajara due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Guadalajara

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°9
February
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°4
March
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°5
April
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°3
May
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°24
June
79Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°183
July
71Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°239
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 28Weather conditions can vary significantly.
23°210
September
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°160
October
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°58
November
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°15
December
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°8

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Guadalajara

When is the best time to visit Guadalajara for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Guadalajara for backpacking is typically in January, December, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Guadalajara?

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Rainy season typically: June–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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