🇺🇸 Chicago vs Guadalajara 🇲🇽

Chicago, United States vs Guadalajara, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Guadalajara is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Guadalajara is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇲🇽 Guadalajara
Avg annual high14°C28°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)May (33°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (11°C low)
Rainy days / year194151
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇲🇽 Guadalajara

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (33°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Guadalajara warmer?

Guadalajara is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Guadalajara?

Chicago is rainier — Guadalajara sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Guadalajara?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Guadalajara is best around January, February, December.

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