With a population of about 4 million, Guadalajara is situated on a mile-high plateau in the state of Jalisco.  Although it is a bustling metropolis , Guadalajara prides itself on being one of the most traditional cities in Mexico.  Guadalajara is located in the Central Standard Time Zone.Its altitude provides Guadalajara with a spring-like climate year round, with high temperatures in the 70's during the winter and spring seasons. In the summer months, the temperature is typically in the mid to upper 80's, sometimes reaching the 90's. June, July and August bring substantial afternoon showers.

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	75	78	82	86	89	86	80	81	80	80	79	76
Lows	44	45	49	53	57	62	62	62	61	56	48	45
Avg. Rainfall	.70	.20	.10	.30	1.30	6.60	9.80	8.20	5.90	1.90	.70	.50