Residents of Guadalajara should expect some “significant” isolated downpours this month, although this will not mean the start of the temporada de lluvias (rainy season), which is expected as usual around mid-June, said Claudia Martínez, a meteorologist at the city’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology (IAM).
Historically, May is the hottest month of the year in Guadalajara, often reaching temperatures above 37 degrees.
On Thursday, IAM staff said there was a 34 percent chance of rain in the Guadalajara metropolitan area over the following couple of days.
Visitors to the city are urged to use sunscreen with a protection factor above 50, wear long-sleeved blouses or shirts, sunglasses and hats, as well as stay hydrated and avoid direct exposure to the sun.