Quetzaltenango weather in April (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)

Is April a good time to explore Quetzaltenango weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of April in Quetzaltenango typically brings 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Quetzaltenango in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 7 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Quetzaltenango.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Panajachel, Guatemala (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Guatemala in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Quetzaltenango.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Guatemala? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Guatemala. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.