Guadalajara vs Mexico City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Guadalajara edges ahead as the better destination in October. Guadalajara offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Mexico City sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Guadalajara sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Mexico City is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Guadalajara is the stronger choice in October.

Guadalajara reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Mexico City averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Guadalajara receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Mexico City sees 96 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Guadalajara the drier option by 5 rain days and 44 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.