Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (24.9°C); January is coolest (3.6°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
Spain · Visit or make it home
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a city in Spain. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Guadalajara
A sense of the place
Guadalajara is a city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. It is the capital of the Province of Guadalajara. Guadalajara lies on the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at roughly 685 meters above sea level. Most of the city housing is located on the left bank of the Henares, in between the river and the moors of La Alcarria. In addition to the city, the municipality also includes the villages of Iriépal, Taracena, Usanos, and Valdenoches. As of 1 January 2025, Guadalajara has a registered population of 93,470, which makes it the region's second most populated municipality. Founded in the 9th century as Madīnat al-Faraŷ under the Emirate of Córdoba, it became a stronghold of the Masmuda Berber clan of the Banū Sālim. After the Christian conquest of the Taifa of Toledo in 1085, it grew into a sizable town of the Crown of Castile under control of the Mendoza family. It was a hub for mystical iluminismo in the 16th century in the Kingdom of Toledo.
Weather through the year
When to visit Guadalajara
Rain and outdoor plans
October averages about 57 mm of rain, compared with 9 mm in July. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.
Planning time outdoors
May, June, September, October combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
January, February, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | 3.6 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 15.6 | 21.4 | 24.9 | 24.4 | 19.6 | 13.9 | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Rain, mm | 32 | 33 | 44 | 50 | 41 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 25 | 57 | 47 | 32 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001–2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
What is available for Guadalajara
A sourced introduction is available. The guide shows dated values for 3 distinct local indicators below, with source and confidence notes. Monthly temperature and rainfall averages are also available; they describe the reference period, not a forecast.
Comparable local figures are missing here for: Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Air quality — annual mean PM2.5; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Average one-bedroom rent — wider rental area; City population; Mean wind speed at 10 metres; Mean daily solar radiation; Seasonal temperature range. Missing values are not treated as zero and do not establish an advantage.
Available does not mean current or complete: older figures, estimates and limited confidence remain labelled beside each observation. National context below is not a local measurement. Check the dates and the sources for the decisions that matter to you.
Places around Guadalajara
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Museum
Museo de Guadalajara
1 km from the city centre
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Parque de la Concordia
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Guadalajara
What is the average rent in Guadalajara?
A verified average rent for Guadalajara is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.
Average salary in Guadalajara
What is the average salary in Guadalajara?
3,574.1 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Spain, not average salary in Guadalajara. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.
Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)
How should I compare Guadalajara with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
Data sources, licences & reuse terms
Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Guadalajara, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
Use the planner below to compare housing, daily spending and the cost of your move.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
Compare with another city →Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
3,574.1 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Your relocation planning budget
Build a monthly budget for Guadalajara in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Enter a housing amount for your chosen home.
Monthly total:
First month including move:
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Guadalajara at a glance
Annual precipitation
405 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
13.3 C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
29.4 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2026-08-30. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →Spain: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Guadalajara. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
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Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
3,574.1 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross)
59,830 international dollars (PPP)
Purchasing-power-adjusted national income per person is not a salary or take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: World Bank — GNI per capita, PPP (NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Fixed broadband / internet quality
95 pct_hh_vhcn
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Broadband internet coverage by technology (isoc_cbt) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →English / language accessibility
56.3 index
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Number of foreign languages known, self-reported (edat_aes_l21) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth)
83.8 years
Life expectancy describes population health outcomes; it does not measure the quality or availability of a particular hospital.
Data period: 2023. Source: Eurostat — Life expectancy at birth (tps00205 / demo_mlexpec) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP)
37.1 % of GDP
Taxes and social contributions as a share of the economy, not your personal income-tax rate.
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Main national accounts tax aggregates (gov_10a_taxag) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Intentional homicide rate
0.7 per 100,000 people
Homicide rates are a narrow safety indicator. They do not describe petty crime or the safety of an individual neighbourhood.
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Police-recorded offences by category (crim_off_cat) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Comparative price level (household consumption)
91.3 (EU average = 100)
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Price level indices, household final consumption (tec00120 / prc_ppp_ind_1) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Net annual earnings (single, no children)
25,262.7 €/year
An annual earnings reference for the stated household model, not a promised salary or a measure of your personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: Eurostat — Annual net earnings (earn_nt_net) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Air quality — annual mean PM2.5
11.2 µg/m³
Data period: 2017. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank — PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Education system (national)
147.7 points (0–188)
Data period: 2025. Estimate. Source: World Bank HCI+ education pillar (2025) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Other places to compare in Spain
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours. Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
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