Weather in April in San José
Planning a trip to San José this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in San José in April?
San José is a region in Costa Rica. April in San José generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in La Ese to 28°C in Colón. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Colón and 16°C in La Ese.To explore the conditions in San José in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Heredia with an average of 93 mm to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 239 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 241 hours of sunshine in San José. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our San José climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in San José?
San José
In April San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Heredia
In April Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Santa Ana
In April Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Isidro
In April San Isidro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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San Gerardo de Dota
In April San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in San José, in Costa Rica.
Is April the best time to visit San José?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit San José 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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