Guanacaste Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in April.

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Tamarindo Coco Playa Flamingo Sámara

Planning a journey to Guanacaste, Costa Rica this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Guanacaste in April

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Puerto Coyote at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in Nicoya at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Nicoya and 26°C (79°F) in Puerto Coyote. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Guanacaste, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Soley with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Sámara with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Tamarindo sees around 265 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Guanacaste in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Guanacaste.

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 Guanacaste

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Guanacaste (April)

Precipitation variation in Guanacaste (April)

Tamarindo

In April Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
265 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Tamarindo →

Coco

In April Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
265 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Coco →

Playa Flamingo

In April Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
265 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Playa Flamingo →

Sámara

In April Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Sámara →

Playa Grande

In April Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
265 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Playa Grande →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guanacaste in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tamarindo 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Coco 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Playa Flamingo 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Sámara 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Playa Grande 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Nosara 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Guanacaste weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in April?

In April, Guanacaste, Costa Rica generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Tamarindo sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in April?

Tamarindo averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Guanacaste, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Guanacaste, Costa Rica during April, with Tamarindo averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

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

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

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