Guatemala Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guatemala, Guatemala in April.

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San José Pinula Guatemala

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

What to Expect in Guatemala in April

Guatemala, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. April in Guatemala generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in San José Pinula. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Guatemala, Guatemala. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Guatemala, Guatemala, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guatemala with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in San José Pinula with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, San José Pinula enjoys approximately 240 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Guatemala by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guatemala — and find the best time to visit. (based on San José Pinula)

January26°C (79°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guatemala in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Guatemala.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Guatemala

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Temperature range in Guatemala (April)

Precipitation variation in Guatemala (April)

San José Pinula

In April San José Pinula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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March
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May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
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Weather conditions
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Guatemala

In April Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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In our records: Guatemala April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Guatemala in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest April daytime high in Guatemala was 9°C (48°F) in Huehuetenango on April 1, 2003.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guatemala in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José Pinula 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Guatemala 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Guatemala weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guatemala, Guatemala in April?

In April, Guatemala, Guatemala generally has perfect weather conditions. San José Pinula sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Guatemala, Guatemala in April?

In San José Pinula, the average daytime high in April is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Guatemala, Guatemala get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Guatemala, Guatemala during April, with San José Pinula averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Guatemala, Guatemala?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San José Pinula. In contrast, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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