Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in March
What March is really like in Guadalajara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and often hazy; Semana Santa may fall at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Guadalajara: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:03
- Daylight
- About 12 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, March 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 March
- 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 March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado San Juan de Dios
Officially the Mercado Libertad, this 1950s concrete market is one of the largest covered markets in Latin America, with three floors of produce, leather, electronics, crafts and sweets.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque and El Parián
Visit on a weekend afternoon to browse the galleries, then stay for drinks and mariachi at El Parián as the evening begins.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Couples
- After dark
- Free
Market · Tonalá
Tonalá street market
Tonalá, a pottery town about 12 km east of the centre, holds a huge street market twice a week where workshops sell ceramics, glass, papier-mâché, furniture and home goods, often at wholesale prices.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 10°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Guadalajara?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Warm, dry and often hazy; Semana Santa may fall at the end of the month.
+How warm is Guadalajara in March?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.