Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in April
What April is really like in Guadalajara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Hot, dry afternoons; Easter week can bring local holiday crowds to Chapala and Tequila.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Guadalajara: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:12
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Dry winter (November–February). Sunny days in the mid-20s °C and chilly nights, with the book fair, Christmas and quieter weeks in January and February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Semana Santa processions (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Colonia Americana and Lafayette
Templo Expiatorio
Guadalajara's neo-Gothic Expiatory Temple took most of the 20th century to complete, with tall stained-glass windows and a carved stone façade.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
Gallery · Centro Histórico
MUSA – Museo de las Artes
Combine it with the Templo Expiatorio, about ten minutes' walk away, to see more Orozco without the Cabañas crowds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Zapopan and Andares
Basílica de Zapopan
The 17th-century basilica in Zapopan's old centre houses the small, much-loved figure of the Virgin of Zapopan, the focus of one of Mexico's largest pilgrimages each October.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Landmark · Centro Histórico
Plaza Tapatía
Walk it from the cathedral end towards Cabañas in the late afternoon, when families and street performers fill the plaza.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 12°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Guadalajara?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Guadalajara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, dry afternoons; Easter week can bring local holiday crowds to Chapala and Tequila.
+How warm is Guadalajara in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.