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EcuadorThe weather in April in Costa Rica
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.
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Costa Rica. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Costa Rica, Ecuador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2014, Costa Rica reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 190 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in April for Costa Rica
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Costa Rica | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 190 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Costa Rica with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Costa Rica, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Costa Rica
Temperature in April in Costa Rica over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Costa Rica, Ecuador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Costa Rica
Total precipitation in April in Costa Rica over the years
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.
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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.