Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
April verdict
Costa Rica in April
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
123mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Costa Rica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April30°C average high
April is close to Costa Rica's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
April123mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Costa Rica's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April6.7 hours average sun
April is brighter than Costa Rica's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April20°C average sea
April is close to Costa Rica's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
April67 weather score
April scores above Costa Rica's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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