Quetzaltenango in April

Inside Quetzaltenango's best window: Nov–Apr (dry, clear volcano views).

No other month rates higher than April for Quetzaltenango in this guide.

• QuetzaltenangoHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Highlands, Guatemala · Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenangobest weather

  Spring-like days (22–26 °C (72–79 °F)) and cold nights, near freezing on Acatenango's summit. Rains most afternoons May–Oct with a drier spell (canícula) in July–August.Spring-like days (72–79 °F (22–26 °C)) and cold nights, near freezing on Acatenango's summit. Rains most afternoons May–Oct with a drier spell (canícula) in July–August.

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.

• Semana Santa big impact

  Mar–Apr (check) · Guatemala

  Antigua's processions and sawdust carpets; rooms book out months ahead; Thu–Fri shut.

Crowds · Guatemala overall

High

Prices · Guatemala overall

High

Guatemala overall: Semana Santa if late: Antigua sells out; Petén very hot; hazy skies from field burning.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Quetzaltenango, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings

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