Guadalajara vs Mexico City

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.

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

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

Guadalajara reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 14°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Mexico City averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°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.

Guadalajara receives approximately 17 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Mexico City sees 22 mm over 4 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%.