Costa Rica · April
Best travel monthTravel seasonCosta Rica · North America
Max Temp
28.7°C
Min Temp
19.7°C
Sunshine
7.1 h/day
Rain Days
6 days
Water Temp
28.6°C
Rainfall
76.3 mm
Humidity
68%
Avg Temp
23.4°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
April is one of the best months to visit Costa Rica — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 29°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 29°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 76 mm total. The water is a warm 29°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in April are ideal.
Trockenzeit am Pazifik: Goldene Hügel, leere Strände wie Tamarindo und Sámara, Schildkröten nisten am Playa Grande. Perfekte Bedingungen für Surfen, Mangroven-Touren und Nationalpark-Besuche.
Packing list for Costa Rica in April
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Costa Rica?
- Yes — April is one of the best months to visit Costa Rica (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (29°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (6) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Costa Rica in April?
- In April, Costa Rica sees daily highs of 29°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Costa Rica in April?
- In April, Costa Rica receives an average of 76 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Costa Rica get in April?
- Costa Rica averages 7 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Costa Rica in April?
- Water temperature in Costa Rica in April averages 29°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
