Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with clear skies; comfortable for walking in the centre.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 5th-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 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (25°C (77°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Festival season (October). Drier days, the month-long Fiestas de Octubre and the Zapopan pilgrimage on 12 October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Guadalajara, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Centro Histórico
Hospicio Cabañas
Founded in the early 19th century as an orphanage and almshouse, this neoclassical complex of more than 20 courtyards is now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Landmark · Centro Histórico
Plaza de los Mariachis
Agree the price per song before the band plays, and visit in the early evening rather than late at night.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- History
- Iconic
Experience · Centro Histórico
Lucha libre at Arena Coliseo
Masked wrestlers fly from the ropes at weekly shows in the historic Arena Coliseo, a short walk from the cathedral.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Kids
- Iconic
Palace · Centro Histórico
Palacio de Gobierno
Climb to the top of the staircase and look back down; the mural is designed to be seen from below and above.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 8°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Guadalajara?
One of the best months to visit Guadalajara. The other best months are March and October–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Warm and dry with clear skies; comfortable for walking in the centre.
+How warm is Guadalajara in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.