Lake Chapala Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Lake Chapala is located thirty miles south of Guadalajara and is Mexico’s largest inland lake, approximately 55 miles long and 15 miles wide. The jagged mountains that ring the lake and the tranquility of the lakeshore towns make Lake Chapala seem a world away from the bustling city. It’s a gorgeous area with stunning sunsets, where the humidity is just high enough to keep the brightly colored flowers blooming. Located along the shore of Lake Chapala are shops that offer high quality crafts such as pottery, hand-blown glass, jewelry and other works of art by local and Guadalajara artists. The small town of Chapala is busy on weekends where vendors sell refreshments and souvenirs, and the main street is lined with restaurants, shops and cafes. About five miles west of Chapala is the pretty town of Ajijic. This old Mexican village has cobblestone streets and white, tile-roofed houses that are wedged between the azure sea and emerald mountains. Ajijic has attracted a lot of writers and artists, and English is spoken widely here. Lake Chapala offers plenty of outdoor recreation, including golf and horseback riding, beautiful scenery and tropical vegetation, cool lake breezes and affordable lodging and dining. It makes a great escape in winter, or anytime of the year.

Surrounding areas: Guadalajara (26.6 mi / 43 km)

Lake Chapala Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Mirador 21 - Private Residence			Single Family	2	3	6

Lake Chapala Weather & Climate

Inland Central Mexico is warm to hot and dry during the day, although evenings can get quite cool. The difference in extremes of temperature between day and night can be felt quite acutely, especially in the winter months. Overall, the climate in Guadalajara is said to be one of the nicest and the most moderate in the world. The humidity is quite low, increasing somewhat during the rainy season, which runs June through October. Although the rainy season often brings welcome showers at night, the days are usually sunny and pleasant. Keep in mind that the higher the elevation, the cooler and less humid the air. Typically, you can subtract three degrees for every 1,000 feet of elevation.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	74°F	43°F	1 in.	-
February	77°F	44°F	0 in.	-
March	81°F	48°F	0 in.	-
April	85°F	52°F	0 in.	-
May	88°F	56°F	1 in.	-
June	85°F	61°F	7 in.	-
July	79°F	61°F	10 in.	-
August	80°F	61°F	8 in.	-
September	79°F	60°F	6 in.	-
October	79°F	55°F	2 in.	-
November	78°F	47°F	1 in.	-
December	75°F	44°F	1 in.	-

Data shown covers: Guadalajara, Lake Chapala, San Sebastian

Lake Chapala Map & Transportation


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The closest airports in the area are the Don Miguel Hidalgo International airport (GDL) located about 17 miles northwest of Lake Chapala in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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