Monthly climate guide

Mexico City in April

April in Mexico City is mid-spring, a shoulder-season month, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is warm and inviting for long walks, with a marked step-down after sunset. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

April in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Mexico City.

Hottest (avg)
WARMEST
#1 / 12

The warmest month of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#5 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#2 / 12

Among the windier months.

Highest UV
UV
#1 / 12

Peak UV levels for the year.

Most Humid
HUMID
#11 / 12

One of the less humid months.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for April.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

12.6 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
10
Typical sun hours
06:18 - 18:53

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
11 days
Cloud cover (avg)
40%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

48%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through April in Mexico City. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

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Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Day 15 selected for April. Temperature 25.5°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in April

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.8 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.1 days / month

Share of days
~10% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat Moderate

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.3 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Cold Moderate

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.6 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind Moderate

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~64km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 47% of days (14.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

14.2 days / month

Share of days
~47% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~13mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 32% of days (9.5 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.5 days / month

Share of days
~32% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~57km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

8.4 days / month

Share of days
~28% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~12h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 23% of days (7.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.0 days / month

Share of days
~23% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 15% of days (4.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~15% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~13h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
~7% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.1 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is April a good time to visit Mexico City?

Typical April days in Mexico City reach highs of 26°C (79°F) with nights around 11°C (52°F). It usually feels warm by day and cool after dark. Overall, April sits in the middle of the Mexico City climate range.

What are temperatures like in April?

Daytime temperatures in April typically peak near 26°C (79°F), while nights drop to around 11°C (52°F). Expect warm afternoons and cool evenings.

How much does it rain in April?

Rainfall in April averages 46 mm (1.8 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in April?

You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in April. Sunrise is typically around 06:18 and sunset near 18:53. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.

How strong is the sun in April?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in April?

In April, average wind speeds are around 7 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 48 km/h (30 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.

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