Guadalajara has a warm temperate subtropical climate. Summers are hot and last from April to June, with high temperatures of around 86°F (30°C) and minimum temperatures that rarely drop below 50°F (10°C). Winter lasts from December to early February with maximum temperatures generally below 79°F (26°C) and low temperatures higher than 48°F (9°C). The rest of the year remains pleasantly warm. The rainy season lasts from June to September, and peaks in July and August. Thunderstorms are fairly common.