Antigua Guatemala in April
Warm, dry, first rains late
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs.
April is warm and mostly dry. Holy Week lands here in some years, so check the date before you book.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–25°C
- The warmest month at about 25°C, with the first showers late in the month.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busy only if Holy Week falls in April, otherwise moderate.
- Prices
- $$
- Moderate, higher in Holy Week.
+The warmest month, and mostly dry.
–Hazy days and the first showers.
My tip for April
Do the Acatenango hike early in the month, before the rain builds.
- Walking
- Coffee farms
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Antigua Guatemala, 6th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Antigua Guatemala in April
- Holy Week (Semana Santa)
- The processions and the sawdust carpets on the streets draw huge crowds. Hotels fill months ahead and streets are closed. The dates move with Easter.
- Acatenango hike
- It is an overnight hike with a camp at around 3,600 m, facing the active Fuego volcano. Nights are very cold, often below freezing. Tours can be cancelled when it rains or when Fuego is very active.
March or April (March 21–28 in 2027)
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Weather
Weather in Antigua Guatemala in April
In April Antigua Guatemala averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 25 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
Climate data: Climate-Data.org / INSIVUMEH (Guatemala). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Antigua Guatemala in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- April is a reasonable month in Antigua Guatemala — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Antigua Guatemala overall (6 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: The warmest month, and mostly dry. The main downside: Hazy days and the first showers.
- What is the weather like in Antigua Guatemala in April?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 25 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month at about 25°C, with the first showers late in the month. For comparison, the warmest month is March (around 25°C) and the coolest is December (around 22°C).
- Is Antigua Guatemala crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Busy only if Holy Week falls in April, otherwise moderate. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Antigua Guatemala in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Moderate, higher in Holy Week. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, November is the best month overall (April ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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The warmest month, and mostly dry.
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