Month guide · Guadalajara · Mexico
Guadalajara in November
What November is really like in Guadalajara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Adrián Cerón, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny; the international book fair brings crowds and fills hotels at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 10th-warmest month in Guadalajara: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with October (27°C (81°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Rainy season (June–September). Afternoon and evening thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and green surroundings, with the mariachi festival at its end.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Día de Muertos altars and events (1–2 November)
- Feria Internacional del Libro (FIL) — book fair (usually late November to early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Colonia Americana and Lafayette
Avenida Chapultepec
Explore the side streets, such as Calle Libertad and Calle Morelos, where many of the best small bars and coffee shops are.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Free
- Couples
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
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 10°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Guadalajara?
One of the best months to visit Guadalajara, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are October and December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Guadalajara?
It is one of the best months to visit Guadalajara. Dry and sunny; the international book fair brings crowds and fills hotels at the end of the month.
+How warm is Guadalajara in November?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Guadalajara in November?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.