Panorámica Guadalajara desde edificio Bansi hacia norte (cropped) in Guadalajara, Mexico
Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

ValidaTrip / Things to do in Guadalajara

Things to do in Guadalajara in February 2027

By ValidaTrip Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Quick answer: Guadalajara in February 2027 usually runs near 27C by day, 8C at night, with about 1 rainy day.

Dated picks to verify first include Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour and Jorge Drexler.

Check the event list and public holidays below before assigning fixed dates.

Events, festivals, and public holidays for Guadalajara, Mexico, in February 2027.

The point is making sure the places you already want to see are actually open on the days you'll be there.

Planning a Guadalajara trip in February?

Paste the recommendations you've collected — from friends, a ChatGPT itinerary, or blog listicles. ValidaTrip checks every place against your February dates: opening hours, closures, what needs booking ahead, and which Guadalajara events overlap your trip.

No account needed to try it.

Month context

Guadalajara in February: weather, seasonal timing, and what changes.

Guadalajara weather in February

High

27.3°C

Low

7.5°C

Rain

1d

5mm

11.3h daylight

What to prioritize in February

Prioritize Bosque Los Colomos, Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres, Tonala markets, Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios, Guadalajara Cathedral. Festival timing to check: Foundation of Guadalajara.

What's month-specific in February

  • Foundation of Guadalajara

    Fundación de Guadalajara

    Held on February 14th, this is a celebration to commemorate the foundation of the city of Guadalajara on that day in 1542.

Dates to check

Events, festivals, and closures in Guadalajara.

Events & festivals in Guadalajara, February 2027

Public holidays & closures in February 2027

  • Feb 1Constitution Day

City context

What Guadalajara is known for before you choose what to prioritize.

Known for

City context

Guadalajara is the highland capital of Jalisco where mariachi, tequila country, colonial plazas, murals, ceramics, and a modern tech-and-university economy share the same metro map. The practical visitor route runs from Centro Historico and Hospicio Cabanas to Avenida Chapultepec, Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Providencia, and Zapopan.

Food & drink

Local flavor

Guadalajara food is Jalisco-specific: tortas ahogadas, birria, carne en su jugo, pozole rojo, jericalla, tejuino, tacos dorados, and tequila or raicilla. Mercado Libertad, Santa Tere, Las Nueve Esquinas, Avenida Chapultepec, Tlaquepaque, and Zapopan restaurants make the first food map.

Things to do

Attractions and sights to consider in Guadalajara.

Things to do in Guadalajara

Map of top sights in Guadalajara

  1. 1Bosque Los Colomos
  2. 2Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
  3. 3Tonala markets
  4. 4Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios
  5. 5Guadalajara Cathedral
  6. 6Hospicio Cabanas
  • 1

    Bosque Los Colomos

    4.8outdoorOpen daily

    The urban forest in Providencia has shaded paths, gardens, water features, stables, and a Japanese garden. It gives the city a cooler morning break from Centro Historico streets.

  • 2

    Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres

    4.7outdoorOpen daily

    The 1952 circular monument honors notable Jalisco figures with columns, statues, and garden space beside the cathedral. It is a quick civic-history stop between the cathedral and the Regional Museum.

    Wikipedia
  • 3

    Tonala markets

    4.6outdoorClosed Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat

    Tonala is a craft town on the metro's east side with pottery, glass, furniture, metalwork, and large Thursday and Sunday markets. It is more sprawling and wholesale-feeling than Tlaquepaque.

Show 7 more sights
  • 4Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios
  • 5Guadalajara Cathedral
  • 6Hospicio Cabanas
  • 7Teatro Degollado
  • 8Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento
  • 9Zapopan Basilica
  • 10Tlaquepaque and El Parian

Areas and routes

Neighborhoods, day trips, and getting around Guadalajara.

Guadalajara neighborhoods

  • Centro Historico

    The center is ceremonial and walkable, with the Cathedral, Teatro Degollado, Hospicio Cabanas, plazas, Palacio de Gobierno, Mercado Libertad, and mariachi routes.

  • Americana, Lafayette, and Chapultepec

    This west-central belt is social and leafy, with Avenida Chapultepec bars, cafes, galleries, old mansions, restaurants, and nightlife.

  • Tlaquepaque

    Tlaquepaque is craft-focused and festive, with pedestrian streets, ceramics stores, El Parian, galleries, mariachi, and tequila tasting rooms.

  • Tonala

    Tonala is market-driven and practical, with workshops, ceramics, furniture, glassware, Thursday and Sunday street markets, and more bargaining energy.

  • Providencia and Country Club

    Providencia is polished and residential, with Bosque Los Colomos, restaurants, offices, hotels, and access toward Andares and Zapopan.

  • Zapopan

    Zapopan mixes pilgrimage and modern shopping, with the Basilica, MAZ museum, plazas, Andares, restaurants, and northwest metro expansion.

Day trips from Guadalajara

  • 60km / 1h by car or tourist train from Guadalajara

    Tequila

    The town is the namesake center of tequila production, with agave fields, distillery tours, tasting rooms, and a compact plaza.

  • 55km / 1-1.5h by car or bus from Guadalajara

    Lake Chapala and Ajijic

    Mexico's largest lake adds waterfront towns, Ajijic galleries, lakeside restaurants, and a cooler escape from the metro.

  • 45km / 1h by car from Guadalajara

    Guachimontones

    The Teuchitlan archaeological site is known for circular stepped pyramids, ball courts, and views over the Valles region.

Getting around

SITEUR light rail, Mi Macro bus rapid transit, buses, taxis, rideshares, and the Mi Movilidad card cover the metro, though Tlaquepaque, Tonala, and Tequila still reward car or organized transfer planning. Centro Historico is best walked in daylight, with Avenida Chapultepec and Tlaquepaque handled as separate evening zones.

How to plan Guadalajara in February

  1. 1

    Anchor the month

    Check the 2 dated Guadalajara events for anything that overlaps your exact February dates before assigning fixed sightseeing days.

  2. 2

    Protect closure days

    Hold flexible plans around the 1 public holiday in Mexico; museums, markets, and government-run sights can switch hours.

  3. 3

    Group and validate

    Group each Guadalajara day by nearby neighborhoods, then validate the saved places against your trip dates before exporting the checked route to Google Maps.

What to pack for Guadalajara in February

Pack from the monthly climate profile, not a generic Guadalajara checklist.

  • Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 27C.
  • A heavier evening layer because nights average 8C.
  • Sun protection and comfortable walking shoes; rain is usually limited this month.

How many days do you need in Guadalajara

4 days covers the main Guadalajara highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.

Is Guadalajara worth visiting in February

Yes. Guadalajara in February: 27.3°C high, 7.5°C low, 5mm rain over 1 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Validate your list

Turn this into a Guadalajara plan that actually works

All your recs in one place

Paste what friends, ChatGPT, and blogs gave you for Guadalajara. ValidaTrip pulls out each place and sorts it — no spreadsheet by hand.

Open on your dates

Every place checked against the days you're actually in Guadalajara, with timed tickets and reservation-only spots flagged while you can still get a slot.

Export to Google Maps

Send the cleaned, checked, and neighborhood-grouped plan to Google Maps so your Guadalajara days are ready to navigate.

Questions

What's on in Guadalajara in February 2027?
Around 2 notable events and festivals fall in February 2027, including Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour, Jorge Drexler. Dates and times change — confirm each before you build your day around it.
Are there public holidays in Guadalajara during February 2027?
Constitution Day (Feb 1). Banks, government offices, and some attractions close or run holiday hours on these days.
Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Guadalajara in February?
Not always. Opening days and hours vary by weekday, season, and holiday. Paste your Guadalajara list into ValidaTrip and it checks every place against the exact dates you're there, flagging closures before the trip instead of at a locked door.
How do I plan Guadalajara days without crossing the city twice?
ValidaTrip groups your places by neighborhood so each day stays in one or two areas instead of zig-zagging. It also flags what needs booking ahead, so timed tickets and reservations don't fall through.

Other months in Guadalajara

Other cities in February 2027

AI itinerary checks