Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in May
What May 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
May is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with dry heat before the rains; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Guadalajara: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is warmer; by June highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 13.1 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, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Guadalajara, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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 · Centro Histórico
Guadalajara Cathedral
The cathedral was begun in the 16th century, and its pair of yellow-tiled spires, rebuilt in the 19th century after earthquakes, are the emblem of the city.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 15°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Guadalajara?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Guadalajara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The hottest month, with dry heat before the rains; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
+How warm is Guadalajara in May?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in May?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.