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White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel ZoneAerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cancún vs San Juan in April

San Juan edges it in April. Cancún averages 22–32°C with moderate–high crowds; San Juan 23–30°C with moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Cancún and San Juan

The verdict for April

  • WeatherCancún has the better weather9/10 vs 8/10
  • CrowdsSan Juan is quieterModerate–High vs Moderate
  • PricesSan Juan is cheaper$$$ vs $$$
  • OverallSan Juan comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 7/10
White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel Zone

Cancún in April

Sunny and settling down

Temperature
22–32°C
Crowds
Moderate–High
Prices
$$$

+Still dry, with crowds easing.

–Easter week can be busy.

April is still in the dry season, and once Easter week is over the crowds and prices ease.

Aerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan in April

Last of the dry season

Temperature
23–30°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Fewer crowds and lower rates.

–Easter week can be busy.

April is a sweet spot: still mostly dry, with prices and crowds lower than in winter.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.