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Viñales Weather in April

Viñales in April

The short of it: Viñales in April averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 79 mm · daylight 12 h 39 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & January

April in Viñales brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 19°, with about 79 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 39 min in mid-April, 41 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, Viñales runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Puerto Esperanza, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Viñales, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° warmer, 40 mm more rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto EsperanzaPinar del Río17 km N30°20°73 mm
Pinar del RíoPinar del Río23 km S31°20°73 mm
Consolación del SurPinar del Río24 km ESE31°19°76 mm
Minas de MatahambrePinar del Río25 km W30°19°75 mm
San Diego de Los BañosPinar del Río35 km E30°19°77 mm
San LuisPinar del Río38 km S31°20°63 mm
Los PalaciosPinar del Río47 km E31°20°76 mm
GuanePinar del Río61 km SW31°20°68 mm

The Almanac · Viñales Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Viñales by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°16°54 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
February27°16°47 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°39 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
April29°19°79 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
May30°21°165 mm9 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
June31°22°202 mm8 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
July32°22°160 mm6 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
August32°22°201 mm6 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
September31°22°235 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
October30°21°172 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
November28°18°46 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
December27°17°49 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viñales in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viñales in April?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Viñales?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in Viñales in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 45 min in December to 13 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Viñales in April?

Hardly — April nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Viñales in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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