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Weather in April in Alta Verapaz

Thinking about venturing to Alta Verapaz this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Alta Verapaz in April?

Alta Verapaz is a region in Guatemala. April in Alta Verapaz generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Santa Cruz Verapaz at 28°C to very warm in Lanquín at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Lanquín and 17°C in Santa Cruz Verapaz. In Alta Verapaz, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guatemala City with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Cobán with 148 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 240 hours of sunshine in Guatemala City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at April's conditions in Alta Verapaz, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alta Verapaz's yearly weather, check out our Alta Verapaz climate page.

Where to go in Alta Verapaz in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Alta Verapaz on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 4 most popular destinations in Alta Verapaz?

Guatemala City

In April Guatemala City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Guatemala City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
14°C 
245 hours 
21 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
60 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
185 hours 
182 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Guatemala City

Cobán

In April Cobán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cobán
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
26°C 
15°C 
117 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
17°C 
148 mm 
11 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
18°C 
267 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Cobán

Lanquín

In April Lanquín generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Lanquín
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
17°C 
111 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
19°C 
118 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
30°C 
20°C 
195 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Lanquín

Santa Cruz Verapaz

In April Santa Cruz Verapaz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Santa Cruz Verapaz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
26°C 
15°C 
100 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
17°C 
140 mm 
11 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
18°C 
270 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Santa Cruz Verapaz

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alta Verapaz, in Guatemala.

Is April the best time to visit Alta Verapaz?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Alta Verapaz. Typically, the climate in Guatemala City is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Guatemala City. The weather in June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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