Platanillo weather in April (Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Platanillo this April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In April, Platanillo tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 26°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Platanillo in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 336 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 240 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Platanillo. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Platanillo climate page with graphs.

 

Platanillo, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 336 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in April

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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