Mexico City vs Guadalajara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Guadalajara edges ahead as the better destination in January. Guadalajara offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Mexico City sees 10 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Mexico City sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Guadalajara is also comfortable at 24°C.

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

Mexico City reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Guadalajara averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 14°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Mexico City receives approximately 22 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Guadalajara sees 17 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Guadalajara the drier option by 2 rain days and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.