Zapopan, Jalisco Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Zapopan climate at a glance

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.

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.

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. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2023) 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. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The October record high is 35°C (1991) 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. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 75% of daylight hours. August is the cloudiest, at 20%. Over the year the sun shines about 52% of daylight hours. Zapopan is sunnier than 53% of Mexico.

Humidity peaks in August at 75% and is lowest in April at 30%.

Zapopan has about 34 days a year above 32°C. Zapopan is cooler than 74% of Mexico.

Zapopan weather records

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 on record brought 138 mm of rain, on August 4, 1979.

30 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January9.7 mm145%58%31°-3°
February7.4 mm142%72%33°-2°
March1.8 mm032%75%36°-1°
April1.5 mm030%64%39°
May8.4 mm133%72%39°
June74 mm752%45%41°
July124 mm1073%21%40°12°
August98 mm975%20%39°12°
September84 mm872%27%33°
October31 mm362%42%35°
November4.6 mm150%68%32°-2°
December1.3 mm048%62%31°-1°

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?

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 sunshine about 75% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station GUADALAJARA (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station GUADALAJARA.