Best Time to Visit Guanajuato City, Guanajuato, Mexico
Guanajuato City is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Guanajuato City for sunny, dry weather is February–May and October–December — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.6°C / 56.5°F in January to 21.1°C / 70°F in May, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (February) to 157 mm / 6.2 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guanajuato City, Guanajuato, Mexico's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Guanajuato City's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14.8°C58.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.3°C63.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.6°C67.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.1°C70°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.2°C63°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 15.5°C59.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.1°C57.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guanajuato City?
The best time to visit Guanajuato City for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 21.1°C / 70°F, and the driest is February with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guanajuato City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Guanajuato City?
The rainy season at Guanajuato City, Guanajuato runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 39 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is July (157 mm / 6.2 in).
What is the driest month in Guanajuato City?
The driest month in Guanajuato City is February, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.8°C / 58.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Guanajuato City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Guanajuato City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 157 mm / 6.2 in in July, and the coldest month averages 13.6°C / 56.5°F.
Is Guanajuato City climate different from Mexico overall?
Yes, usually. Our Guanajuato City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mexico figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Guanajuato City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.