Month guide · Mexico City · Mexico
Mexico City in April
What April is really like in Mexico City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Mexico City. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. The warmest month, still mostly dry; Holy Week brings processions and many locals leave town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Mexico City: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°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 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm and dry, with purple jacarandas in bloom and Holy Week processions; the warmest months, with some dry-season haze.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is November at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in November). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Passion Play in Iztapalapa (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.
Religious site · Gustavo A. Madero
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
One of the most visited Catholic shrines in the world, the basilica holds the cloak (tilma) of Juan Diego bearing the image of the Virgin, viewed from a moving walkway below the altar.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Architecture · Buenavista
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Climb to the upper walkways for the best view along the hanging stacks.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Tacubaya
Casa Luis Barragán
The home and studio of architect Luis Barragán, built in 1948, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lesson in light, colour and walled gardens behind a plain street facade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Architecture · Coyoacán
Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM)
Take Metrobús Line 1 down Avenida Insurgentes, and add the MUAC contemporary art museum on campus.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 11°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 Mexico City?
One of the best months to visit Mexico City, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Mexico City?
It is one of the best months to visit Mexico City. The warmest month, still mostly dry; Holy Week brings processions and many locals leave town.
+How warm is Mexico City in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mexico City in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.