April weather forecast
Guatemala

April in Guatemala signifies a transitional period as the country moves from the dry season into the wet season. Following the warm and dry month of March, and preceding the considerably wetter month of May, April witnesses an increase in rainfall and continued warm temperatures.

Across the country, temperatures during April typically vary between 18°C (64.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The geographical diversity of Guatemala contributes to localized variations. In Guatemala City, nestled in the highlands, the average temperature in April ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The highland region continues its pattern of warm days followed by cooler nights, a characteristic of its climate.

The city of Antigua, also located in the highlands, experiences similar temperature patterns in April, with an average range from 13°C (55.4°F) to 25°C (77°F). The nights in the city remain cool, despite the onset of the warmer part of the year.

On the other hand, the coastal city of Puerto Barrios witnesses warmer weather, with average temperatures in April ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). This warmer climate is largely due to the region's lower altitude and proximity to the sea.

In terms of precipitation, April sees a noticeable increase in rainfall compared to previous months, with national averages reaching up to 50mm (1.97"). This change indicates the gradual transition from the dry season to the wet season, which typically starts in May.

Comparatively, while the temperature rise from March to April is typically modest, around 1°C (33.8°F), the precipitation increase is more significant, signaling the imminent change of seasons. With the progression into May, both temperature and rainfall are expected to increase, marking the full onset of the rainy season in Guatemala.

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• Guatemala City - April »
  In Guatemala City, during April, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Guatemala City, during April, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Mixco - April »
  Mixco's April weather reaches an average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low of 15.6°C (60.1°F), making it the warmest month. In Mixco in April, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Villa Nueva - April »
  On the first day of April in Villa Nueva sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:14. In Villa Nueva, April is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 15.6°C (60.1°F).
• Quetzaltenango - April »
  April is the warmest month in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, exhibiting average temperatures of 23.8°C (74.8°F) at the peak and 13.3°C (55.9°F) at the base. The month with the most sunshine in Quetzaltenango is April, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.
• Escuintla - April »
  April in Escuintla witnesses a noticeable shift in weather patterns with a significant increase in rainfall, marking the onset of the wet season. In Escuintla, in April, during 18.9 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• San Juan Sacatepéquez - April »
  In San Juan Sacatepéquez, April is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 15.6°C (60.1°F). In San Juan Sacatepéquez, April is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 15.6°C (60.1°F).
• Villa Canales - April »
  On the first day of April in Villa Canales sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:14. April is the warmest month in Villa Canales, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).
• Chinautla - April »
  On the first day of April in Chinautla, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:14. Chinautla's warmest weather arrives in April, when temperatures average a high of 28.7°C (83.7°F) and a low of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
• Chimaltenango - April »
  In Chimaltenango, in April, during 19.1 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Chimaltenango sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:20 CST.
• Amatitlán - April »
  The month of April sees the average highest temperatures in Amatitlán reaching 27.3°C (81.1°F) at the peak and 15.6°C (60.1°F) at the low. In Amatitlán during April, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.
• Puerto Barrios - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Puerto Barrios is April, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically collects 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. April is the month when Puerto Barrios sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).
• Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa - April »
  The month with the most sunshine in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is April, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine. As March transitions into April, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.