Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Costa Rica with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Costa Rica in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Costa Rica with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 190 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 65% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Costa Rica. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Costa Rica in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
190 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Costa Rica?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Costa Rica. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Costa Rica in April
With 38°C, Costa Rica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°C.
Check out the climate of Costa Rica for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in April in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Costa Rica, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Costa Rica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Costa Rica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Costa Rica.
Daily UV Index in April in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Costa Rica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Costa Rica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Costa Rica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Costa Rica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Costa Rica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Costa Rica
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in April in Costa Rica
Have you been to Costa Rica in April?
Share your weather experience in April in Costa Rica.
Average Weather in Costa Rica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Costa Rica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Or check out the climate of Costa Rica for all months at once
