When to go · San José
San José in April
Great month. Inside San José's best window: Nov–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Guatemala overall
- Prices
- High
- Guatemala overall
Verdict
Inside San José's best window: Nov–Apr.
Is another month better than April?
No other month rates higher than April for San José in this guide.
Weather in April
- San JoséHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 6 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.
Semana Santa big impact
Mar–Apr (check) · Guatemala
Antigua's processions and sawdust carpets; rooms book out months ahead; Thu–Fri shut.
Crowds and prices
- 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San José, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Apr: High
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Inside San José's best window: Nov–Apr.
January: Inside San José's best window: Nov–Apr.
San José: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen