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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

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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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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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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Guadalajara

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