Month guide · Antigua · Guatemala
Antigua in April
What April is really like in Antigua: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The warmest month, dusty before the rains; Holy Week often falls in April, after which the town is quieter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Antigua: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Dry season (November–February). Sunny days, cool nights and the clearest volcano views; the most comfortable time for Acatenango and Pacaya, with Christmas and New Year busy with domestic visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa — processions and sawdust carpets (Holy Week, March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · San Felipe de Jesús
Finca Filadelfia coffee tour
On the slopes above San Felipe de Jesús, this working estate leads tours through shaded coffee plants, wet mills, drying patios and roasting, ending with a tasting.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Landmark · Centro around Parque Central
Parque Central
Sit on the upper arcade of the city hall side late in the afternoon for a view across the square to Volcán de Agua.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Religious site · Centro around Parque Central
Antigua Cathedral
The white façade on the east side of Parque Central fronts a modest working church, but behind it lie the roofless ruins of the much larger original cathedral, brought down by the 18th-century earthquakes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Landmark · La Merced and Calle del Arco
Santa Catalina Arch
Stand a block north and shoot south towards the volcano just after sunrise, before cars and crowds fill the street.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Antigua?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Antigua in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Antigua?
It is a shoulder-season month. The warmest month, dusty before the rains; Holy Week often falls in April, after which the town is quieter.
+How warm is Antigua in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antigua in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.