Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in April.

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El Castillo de La Fortuna Nuevo Arenal La Fortuna

Planning a trip to Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Arenal Volcano National Park in April

Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. April in Arenal Volcano National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in El Castillo de La Fortuna. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 55 mm (2.2 in) in El Castillo de La Fortuna.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. El Castillo de La Fortuna enjoys about 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Arenal Volcano National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arenal Volcano National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on El Castillo de La Fortuna)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arenal Volcano National Park in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arenal Volcano National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arenal Volcano National Park

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Arenal Volcano National Park (April)

Precipitation variation in Arenal Volcano National Park (April)

El Castillo de La Fortuna

In April El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
255 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in El Castillo de La Fortuna →

Nuevo Arenal

In April Nuevo Arenal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Nuevo Arenal →

La Fortuna

In April La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arenal Volcano National Park in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Castillo de La Fortuna 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Nuevo Arenal 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
La Fortuna 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Arenal Volcano National Park weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in April?

Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in El Castillo de La Fortuna average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in April?

El Castillo de La Fortuna averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. El Castillo de La Fortuna averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in El Castillo de La Fortuna. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in El Castillo de La Fortuna. On the other hand, the months of May, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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