Chapala
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Chapala is a picturesque lakeside town in Jalisco, beloved for its scenic waterfront, relaxed atmosphere, and lively mix of Mexican and international residents. With a mild year-round climate and excellent amenities, it attracts retirees, artists, and vacationers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
24,352
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.29°, -103.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$1,015
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$450
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.7°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GDL
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 122 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.