Quiché Department Weather in April

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

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Chichicastenango Nebaj

Planning a trip to the Quiché Department, Guatemala this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Quiché Department in April

The Quiché Department, Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. April in the Quiché Department generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Chichicastenango. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in the Quiché Department, Guatemala. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chichicastenango with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Nebaj with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Chichicastenango enjoys about 248 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Quiché Department by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Quiché Department — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichicastenango)

January22°C (72°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Quiché Department in April

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 the Quiché Department

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Quiché Department, Guatemala?

Temperature range in the Quiché Department (April)

Precipitation variation in the Quiché Department (April)

Chichicastenango

In April Chichicastenango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
248 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Chichicastenango →

Nebaj

In April Nebaj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
248 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Quiché Department, in Guatemala.

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 the Quiché Department in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichicastenango 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Nebaj 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

The Quiché Department weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

the Quiché Department, Guatemala typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chichicastenango average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Quiché Department, Guatemala during April range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Chichicastenango.

Does the Quiché Department, Guatemala get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Chichicastenango averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Quiché Department, Guatemala.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala with overall perfect weather in Chichicastenango. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Quiché Department, Guatemala is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chichicastenango. In contrast, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Quiché Department.

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