San José Province Weather in April

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

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

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

What to Expect in San José Province in April

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. April in San José Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in La Ese at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Carrillo at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Carrillo and 16°C (61°F) in La Ese.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of San José Province, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 239 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, San José gets approximately 241 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore San José Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San José Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on San José)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October24°C (75°F) November24°C (75°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San José Province in April

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

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 San José Province

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

Temperature range in San José Province (April)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (April)

San José

In April San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
403 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in San José →

Heredia

In April Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
351 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Heredia →

Carrillo

In April Carrillo 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 sun hours
282 hours
255 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In April Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
241 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
415 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Santa Ana →

San Gerardo de Dota

In April San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
240 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
525 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San José Province in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Heredia 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Carrillo 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Santa Ana 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
San Isidro 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)

San José Province weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San José Province, Costa Rica in April?

San José Province, Costa Rica typically experiences pleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in San José average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in San José Province, Costa Rica in April?

San José averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does San José Province, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in April?

San José typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 123 mm (4.8 in) on average across San José Province, Costa Rica.

Is April a Good Time to Visit San José Province, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in San José. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in San José. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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