Guatemala · SpringMonth summary
Guatemala weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Guatemala in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Guatemala. March remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Guatemala in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Guatemala. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 13°C | 24°C | 24% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 13°C | 25°C | 16% | 0.6 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 27°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.7h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 28°C | 31% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 16°C | 26°C | 64% | 4.3 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 16°C | 24°C | 80% | 9.0 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 60% | 4.9 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 72% | 6.1 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 15°C | 24°C | 84% | 7.3 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 73% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 22°C | 40% | 2.4 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 23°C | 23% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Guatemala averages 28°C, 31% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
April vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Guatemala in April
Is April a good time to visit Guatemala?
April is an excellent time to visit Guatemala (score 8.6/10). With 28°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Guatemala in April?
With 28°C and 12.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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