Nicoya Peninsula Weather in April

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

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Tamarindo Sámara Nosara Cóbano

Planning a trip to the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Nicoya Peninsula in April

The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. April in the Nicoya Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Cóbano at 30°C (86°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 Cóbano. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tamarindo with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Sámara with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Tamarindo gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Nicoya Peninsula in April

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

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 the Nicoya Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Nicoya Peninsula (April)

Precipitation variation in the Nicoya Peninsula (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 →

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 →

Nosara

In April Nosara 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
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
346 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Nosara →

Cóbano

In April Cóbano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
255 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
329 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Cóbano →

Nicoya

In April Nicoya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
265 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
313 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Nicoya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Nicoya Peninsula in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tamarindo 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sámara 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Nosara 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Cóbano 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Nicoya 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Nicoya Peninsula weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in April. The popular destination of Tamarindo averages 33°C (91°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in April?

In Tamarindo, the average daytime high in April is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Tamarindo averages only about 36 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in Tamarindo.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Nicoya Peninsula.

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