April in Tikal sees daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) at night. Pack a rain jacket because some rainfall is likely.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Tikal. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Tikal spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 21 years of weather records for Tikal, the following extremes were recorded between 2005 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Guatemala in April →
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).
Hot weather in April means keeping cool is the priority. Loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics work best. Pack plenty of shorts, tank tops, and breathable shirts. Don't forget a hat, swimwear, and comfortable sandals. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Flores
38°C (100°F) Rio Dulce Town33°C (91°F) Guatemala City
29°C (84°F) Cobán
28°C (82°F) Antigua Guatemala27°C (81°F) Panajachel24°C (75°F) Quetzaltenango
23°C (73°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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