Holbox weather in April
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April in Holbox: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Holbox · #91 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Holbox in April
Other months in Holbox
Holbox's forum calls March close to ideal — one visitor found sunny, partly cloudy days back to back with genuinely perfect weather. The one catch regulars flag is wind: the "Nortes," strong north winds that can blow hard for a few days at a stretch, so it's worth checking the forecast before booking a boat trip.
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Holbox climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 31°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Holbox in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySemana Santa(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Holbox's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHolbox's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Holbox in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Semana Santa
28 Mar – 12 Apr · usuallyEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyThe Mexican Easter fortnight is the island's busiest domestic week: the Chiquila ferry queue runs down the street and the golf carts that pass for taxis are all spoken for. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Holbox — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Holbox?
Holbox in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Holbox?
- April in Holbox: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Holbox on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Holbox in April?
- In April, Holbox averages a daily high of 31.4°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 30.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Holbox in April?
- Holbox has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in April.
Other months in Holbox
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Similar destinations in North America — April
Within 300 km: Cozumel's Fiesta de El Cedral around 20 Apr – 15 May, and Playa del Carmen's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.