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During April, Xalapa experiences high daytime temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and cooler nights around 15°C (59°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 152 mm (6 in) is typical.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Xalapa typically stay consistent throughout April, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 14°C (57°F) to 17°C (63°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Xalapa spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 39 years of weather observations in Xalapa between 1987 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in April. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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