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El Castillo de La Fortuna weather in April (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to El Castillo de La Fortuna in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

El Castillo de La Fortuna in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Castillo de La Fortuna climate page with graphs.

 

El Castillo de La Fortuna, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in April

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in El Castillo de La Fortuna in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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