Quetzaltenango weather in April (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

What can you expect from the weather in Quetzaltenango during April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Quetzaltenango generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Quetzaltenango in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quetzaltenango climate page with graphs.

 

Quetzaltenango, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 210 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in April

Find out more about the weather in Guatemala in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Quetzaltenango in April?

For visitors traveling to Quetzaltenango, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
8/10
Camping
6/10

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