Zapopan, Jalisco Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Zapopan, Jalisco?
Zapopan, Jalisco gets 446 mm of precipitation a year over about 43 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Semi-arid climate
Zapopan, Jalisco has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 25°C in January to 34°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 26° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 32° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 16° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 28° |
How much rain does Zapopan get?
Zapopan gets 446 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 43 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 74% of Mexico.
July is the wettest month, with 124 mm. December is the driest, with 1 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 70 days, to April 26, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Zapopan got 1583 mm of rain, against a normal of 446 mm for those months. June 2026 had the most, with 389 mm.
Zapopan weather by month
Zapopan weather in January
In January, Zapopan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 31°C (2021) and the record low is -3°C (1988). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Zapopan weather in February
In February, Zapopan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 33°C (2024) and the record low is -2°C (1986).
Zapopan weather in March
In March, Zapopan averages a high of 30°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (1990) and the record low is -1°C (1983).
Zapopan weather in April
In April, Zapopan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (1970) and the record low is 3°C (1992).
Zapopan weather in May
In May, Zapopan averages a high of 33°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (1979).
Zapopan weather in June
In June, Zapopan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2023) and the record low is 9°C (1988).
Zapopan weather in July
In July, Zapopan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 124 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2026) and the record low is 12°C (1980).
Zapopan weather in August
In August, Zapopan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 12°C (2015).
Zapopan weather in September
In September, Zapopan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 7°C (1979).
Zapopan weather in October
In October, Zapopan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 35°C (2026) and the record low is 0°C (1995).
Zapopan weather in November
In November, Zapopan averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 32°C (2017) and the record low is -2°C (1979).
Zapopan weather in December
In December, Zapopan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2003). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Zapopan
March is the sunniest month in Zapopan, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 20%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 52% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Zapopan is sunnier than 53% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in August at 75% and is lowest in April at 30%.
Zapopan has about 35 days a year above 32°C. Zapopan is cooler than 73% of Mexico.
Zapopan weather records
These records cover GUADALAJARA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Zapopan station is 41°C, on June 14, 2023. The coldest is -3°C, on January 19, 1988.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 208 mm of precipitation, on September 9, 2026.
31 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Zapopan
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 7°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 16°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 26° | 9.7 mm | 1 | 45% | 58% | 31° | -3° |
| February | 7° | 28° | 7.4 mm | 1 | 42% | 72% | 33° | -2° |
| March | 9° | 30° | 1.8 mm | 0 | 32% | 75% | 36° | -1° |
| April | 11° | 32° | 1.5 mm | 0 | 30% | 64% | 39° | 3° |
| May | 14° | 33° | 8.4 mm | 1 | 33% | 72% | 39° | 6° |
| June | 16° | 32° | 74 mm | 7 | 52% | 45% | 41° | 9° |
| July | 16° | 29° | 124 mm | 10 | 73% | 21% | 40° | 12° |
| August | 16° | 29° | 98 mm | 9 | 75% | 20% | 39° | 12° |
| September | 16° | 28° | 84 mm | 8 | 72% | 27% | 38° | 7° |
| October | 13° | 28° | 31 mm | 3 | 62% | 42% | 35° | 0° |
| November | 9° | 27° | 4.6 mm | 1 | 50% | 68% | 32° | -2° |
| December | 7° | 26° | 1.3 mm | 0 | 48% | 62% | 31° | -1° |
Station: GUADALAJARA, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Zapopan climate questions
How much rain does Zapopan get?
Zapopan gets 446 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 43 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Zapopan?
July is the wettest month in Zapopan, with 124 mm. December is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Zapopan have a year?
Zapopan has about 43 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Zapopan?
May is the warmest month in Zapopan, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Zapopan?
January is the coldest month in Zapopan, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Zapopan?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Zapopan station is 41°C, set on June 14, 2023. The record low is -3°C, on January 19, 1988.
What is the sunniest month in Zapopan?
March is the sunniest month in Zapopan, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Zapopan?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.