Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Mexico City | Guadalajara | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F) | 31°C (88°F)▲ | Guadalajara |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Guadalajara |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 1 days▲ | Guadalajara |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm | 4 mm▲ | Guadalajara |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 16 km/h | Mexico City |
Mexico City and Guadalajara are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Mexico City sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Guadalajara runs hot at 31°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Guadalajara is the stronger choice in April.
Mexico City reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 14°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Guadalajara averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°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 April.
Mexico City receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Guadalajara sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Guadalajara the drier option by 9 rain days and 45 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 11°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 31°C, lows of 16°C, 1 rain days
Pack for both: moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Mexico City | Guadalajara | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 20°C | 4d | 24°C | 2d |
| Feb | 22°C | 4d | 26°C | 2d |
| Mar | 24°C | 6d | 29°C | 1d |
| Apr | 25°C | 10d | 31°C | 1d |
| May | 25°C | 13d | 32°C | 4d |
| Jun | 23°C | 19d | 29°C | 17d |
| Jul | 21°C | 24d | 26°C | 24d |
| Aug | 21°C | 23d | 26°C | 23d |
| Sep | 21°C | 22d | 26°C | 20d |
| Oct | 20°C | 14d | 26°C | 9d |
| Nov | 20°C | 7d | 25°C | 3d |
| Dec | 20°C | 3d | 24°C | 1d |
Mexico City Weather in April
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