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 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 to very hot in Nicoya at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Nicoya and 26°C in Puerto Coyote. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Guanacaste. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
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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 approximately 265 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at April's conditions in Guanacaste, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guanacaste's yearly weather, check out our Guanacaste climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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