Lake Chapala: World's Best Weather

One of the attractions to consider the Lake Chapala area as a potential retirement spot is definitely the moderate year round weather in Ajijic. And for the last 70 years or so Ajijic, Mexico has attracted a variety of English speaking expats for it’s wonderful weather.

It’s not uncommon that if some one is looking for a potential ‘best places to retire’ the list usually includes; good weather year round, access to affordable quality medical care, and reasonable cost of living.

So let’s talk about the weather…
 
Frequently we are asked by potential guests these two questions,

"Is the weather for Mexico retirement that good?"
(Well, let's just say that National Geographic thinks so.)

and...

"What is the best time of year to visit Lake Chapala, Mexico?"

Generally, when someone asks the question they want to know when the weather is the ‘best’ in the Lake Chapala area.

Keep in mind that the discussion of weather is a relative thing, what is chilly to one person is comfortable to another and maybe downright COLD to a third person!

The same concept also applies to warm, comfortable and HOT weather, depends upon the interpretation of the person who is providing the opinion on weather.

Lake Chapala Weather Month by Month
Generally speaking, our months here in Ajijic run like this from a weather perspective:

January...chilly, chance of some drizzle or rain
(Average low temps: 45ºF; Average High: 75ºF Fahrenheit)

February...warmer and dry
(Average low: 46ºF; Average High temps: 77ºF Fahrenheit)

March...warmer yet and drier
(Average low temperatures: 48ºF; Average High: 82ºF Fahrenheit)

April...hot and very dry
(Average low: 54ºF; Average High temperatures: 86ºF Fahrenheit)

May...hot (high 80’s – low 90’s Fahrenheit) and dry till mid-May, then very warm with increasing humidity and occasional rain in the evenings (Average low: 57ºF; Average High: 88ºF Fahrenheit)

June...first half very warm climate with occasional rain, second half the real rainy season starts and the weather is fantastic
(Average low: 61ºF; Average High: 84ºF Fahrenheit)

July, August, September, October weather...warm, frequent thunderstorms at night, incredible lush days, think of Hawaii!
(Average low: 59ºF; Average High temperatures: 79ºF Fahrenheit)

November...rains ending, warm days and chilly nights
(Average low: 48ºF; Average High: 77ºF Fahrenheit)

December...dry weather, warm days and chilly nights
(Average low temps: 46ºF; Average High: 75ºF Fahrenheit)

So to summarize, since we live in the Lake Chapala area commonly described as 'The Land of Eternal Spring', the best time of year to visit, is usually determined by where you are coming from and what time of year it is the worst and not so much what is happening here in Ajijic.

So, if you currently live in an area that gets a lot of cold winter snow like the western areas of the US (Lake Tahoe, Denver  etc..) or mid west areas (St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis etc..) or the North east (Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Washington D.C etc..) then fall, winter or spring months might be the best time to visit Ajijic

However, September through May in the spring would also be months that would be attractive for those that live in colder and wet climates such as Portland, Oregon and Seattle Washington and the like.

But if you live in an area that attracts snowbirds but is unattractive in the late spring months of May to fall months of October such as Arizona and Florida this time year might be best for you to vacation in Ajijic.

What could be more amazing than to live in an area, that has an Open Air Street Market every Wednesday?
 
But wait a minute...

This 'Retirement Nirvana' is starting to sound like Lake Chapala and it's weather and comfortable lifestyle is a little too good to be true. Kinda like some Bernie Madoff investment scheme, there's gotta be a catch.

You are probably wondering what are the downsides are to living in Ajijic and Lake Chapala. What would be some Ajijic Retirement Deal Breakers?

Check 'em out for yourself.

So, what time of year is best for you to visit Lake Chapala’s great spring like weather?

Warmest Regards,
 
Joel and Sue

P.S. Will you be one of the lucky few that gets to stay in Casa Preciosa Ajijic Vacation Villa and check out what living and retirement in Ajijic, Mexico is all about.

Be sure to check our rates and availability page to find out by clicking, Best Ajijic Lodging.

As part of your pre-trip research read the many Ajijic Travel and Vacation Tips. Click on the Maps of Lake Chapala Area link to get a lay of the land, so to speak.

View the Lake Chapala Photos, with lots neat village scenery.