Chapala weather
At 5:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (78°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Chapala sits 1534 m (5,033 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jun–Sep
About Chapala weather
Is it raining in Chapala right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chapala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 15–18°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Chapala lately?
In the past 7 days, Chapala had 3 rainy days and 11.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chapala?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chapala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chapala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chapala is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Chapala?
July is the wettest month, with about 205 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Chapala?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F).
Does Chapala have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months