Mexico City vs Guadalajara

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Guadalajara edges ahead as the better destination in October. Guadalajara offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Mexico City sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Mexico City sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Guadalajara is also comfortable at 26°C.

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

Mexico City reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Guadalajara averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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

Mexico City receives approximately 96 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Guadalajara sees 52 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Guadalajara the drier option by 5 rain days and 44 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.