The Yucatán Gulf Coast in April
April is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 92°F, water around 80°F and about a 13% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
March: A · April: A- · May: B+. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in April
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Apr | This week |
|---|---|---|
| El Cuyo Beach Hotels | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| LunArena Boutique Beach Hotel | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| Ciudad del Carmen Playa Norte Hotels | A | SatBSunB-MonC+TueBWedB |
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| Telchac Puerto Beach Resorts | A- | SatCSunD+MonDTueD+WedC |
| Progreso Beach Resorts | A- | SatC+SunC+MonC+TueC+WedC+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in April. Every destination in April.
Questions
- Is April a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- April is a good month for the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 92°F, water around 80°F and about a 13% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in April?
- Typical highs are about 92°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is April hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in April.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in April?
- Typically busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.