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Rainy Season at Lake Chapala

Rainy Season at Lake Chapala

Dry to rainy season comparison

Here in Mexico’s Lake Chapala area our rainy season runs from approximately June 15 to October 15 varying slightly from year to year. For instance in 2018 it rained all the way through Day of the Dead in November, and 2017 when the rainy season was mostly over by September 30. In 2019, we saw serious flooding in many areas of Mexico and several severe hail storms including one in Guadalajara that left almost 4 feet of hail on the streets. That one made the international news!

These extreme events are rare, but even as recently as 2021 there was a period of heavy rain which precipitated some mud slides in the San Juan Cosala area (just West of Ajijic).

Lakeside Rainy Season

The Lakeside rainy season is distinct due to the micro climate created by the surrounding mountains and proximity of the lake, making storms less severe. We sometimes get loud thunder and lightning storms, almost always in the middle of the night, but they are never as dramatic as in other areas of Mexico.

Those who live here year-round and our visiting sunbirds escaping extreme temperatures north of the border are big fans of the rainy season. The cool mornings are delicious and unlike the brown landscape of much of the dry season, we are surrounded by lush green hillsides.  Temperatures generally range from a low of ~65 degrees to a high of ~80, an ideal temperate climate.  Although the humidity is, of course, higher than in the dry season, our altitude of 5,000 feet moderates that nicely. We never have the type of humidity encountered in many parts of the U.S. midwest, northeast and southeast (or coastal Mexico). Another plus is that the rains almost always come at night, often between 2-6 a.m. leaving behind a bright cool morning with temperatures slowly rising during the day.

Let’s Wrap This Up

If you are planning to come down and see for yourself whether the Lake Chapala area might be the new home you’re looking for, let us know if you need help. Our live Programs are back plus we are active in providing online courses for those unable to make it to Lakeside at this time.

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Focus On Mexico offers Educational Programs to Ajijic and Lake Chapala, Mexico. Join us and learn why thousands of Americans and Canadians chose to retire in Mexico. Our programs offer  an insightful, educational experience. Our expert presentations cover all topics: Health Care, Real Estate, Legal System, Safety, Immigration, Assisted Living/Care Options, Bringing Pets, Cost of Living, US Taxes for Americans, Non-Residence for Canadians, Living on the Lakeside, Investing in Mexico, Mexican Economy and much more…

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  1. Marge Dymond-Madsen says

    September 19, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    Looking forward to 2 months in Ajijik & Lake Chapala February 1 to March31,2020.
    I hope to take beginner Spanish lessons, enjoy my holiday from Canadian winter.

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