Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, December, February
April, May, June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
Good For
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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
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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Monthly weather & climate data for Guadalajara
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Guadalajara
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