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Weather in April in Guanacaste

Considering a trip to Guanacaste this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Guanacaste in April?

Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. April in Guanacaste generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Puerto Coyote to 36°C in Nicoya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Nicoya and 26°C in Puerto Coyote. In Guanacaste, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Soley with an average of 21 mm to moderate rainfall in Sámara with 93 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Tamarindo enjoys close to 265 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Guanacaste for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guanacaste climate page.

Where to go in Guanacaste in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Guanacaste on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?

Tamarindo

In April Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tamarindo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
4.9 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
26°C 
265 hours 
36 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
204 hours 
242 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Tamarindo

Coco

In April Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Coco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
3.2 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
26°C 
265 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
204 hours 
207 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Coco

Playa Flamingo

In April Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Flamingo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
3.8 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
26°C 
265 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
204 hours 
217 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Playa Flamingo

Sámara

In April Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sámara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
21 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
25°C 
93 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
359 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Sámara

Playa Grande

In April Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Playa Grande
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
305 hours 
4.6 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
26°C 
265 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
204 hours 
237 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Playa Grande

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.

Is April the best time to visit Guanacaste?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Tamarindo, April might be a good time to visit Guanacaste.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Tamarindo. The weather in May, June, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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