Sonora Weather in April

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

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Puerto Peñasco Hermosillo Nogales Álamos

Thinking about venturing to Sonora, Mexico 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 Sonora in April

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. Sonora, Mexico has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Puerto Peñasco at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Ciudad Obregón at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Ciudad Obregón and 18°C (64°F) in Puerto Peñasco.

To explore the conditions in Sonora, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahía Kino with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to almost no rainfall in Nogales with 4.9 mm (0.2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Sonora in April

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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 Sonora

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Sonora, Mexico?

Temperature range in Sonora (April)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (April)

Puerto Peñasco

In April Puerto Peñasco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In April Hermosillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
233 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In April Nogales generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In April Álamos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

In April San Carlos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Carlos →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Hermosillo 33°C (91°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Nogales 26°C (79°F) 6°C (43°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Álamos 34°C (93°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
San Carlos 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Ciudad Obregón 34°C (93°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Sonora weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sonora, Mexico in April?

In April, Sonora, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Puerto Peñasco sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Sonora, Mexico in April?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Peñasco peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in April, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Sonora, Mexico get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Puerto Peñasco averages just 2.9 mm (0.1 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Sonora, Mexico.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Sonora, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Puerto Peñasco is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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