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When to go · Santa Elena, Yucatán

Santa Elena, Yucatán in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (check)). Across Mexico: Hottest dry month; Semana Santa fills beaches and buses; first sargassum on the Caribbean.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Mexico overall
Prices
High
Mexico overall

Verdict

MixedMexico month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (check)). Across Mexico: Hottest dry month; Semana Santa fills beaches and buses; first sargassum on the Caribbean.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • Santa Elena, YucatánHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 3 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 (Easter week) big impact

    Mar–Apr (check) · Mexico

    Mexico's biggest travel week; buses and beaches full, offices shut Thu–Fri.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mexico overall
High
Prices · Mexico overall
High

Mexico overall: Hottest dry month; Semana Santa fills beaches and buses; first sargassum on the Caribbean.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, Yucatán, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 3 (better)

    Jan: 4

  • Crowds

    Apr: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Apr: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 1

    Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (check)). Across Mexico: Hottest dry month; Semana Santa fills beaches and buses; first sargassum on the Caribbean.

January: Inside Santa Elena, Yucatán's best window: Nov–Mar (check).

Santa Elena, Yucatán: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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