Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in August
What August is really like in Guadalajara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Rainy and mild; the mariachi festival may begin at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Guadalajara: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with July (27°C (81°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Hot season (March–May). Warm to hot and dry, with May the hottest month and Semana Santa crowds at Chapala.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August 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 August
- Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charrería (usually late August to early September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Centro Histórico
Hospicio Cabañas
Lie back on the benches provided in the chapel to look up at the dome; it is the intended way to see the Man of Fire.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Palace · Centro Histórico
Palacio de Gobierno
The baroque state government palace on the Plaza de Armas is where Miguel Hidalgo decreed the abolition of slavery in 1810.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Start with the ground-floor palaeontology and shaft-tomb figures, the museum's most distinctive rooms.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 19 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Guadalajara?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 August a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy and mild; the mariachi festival may begin at the end of the month.
+How warm is Guadalajara in August?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in August?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.