When to go · McAllen
McAllen in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.
- DecemberGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.
- JanuaryGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.
- FebruaryGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.
Weather in April
- McAllenHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 4 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in McAllen, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4 (better)
Jan: 5
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.
McAllen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen