San José weather in April
Thinking about venturing to San José this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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. The city San José usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in San José for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our San José climate page.
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Popular destinations in San José
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in San José?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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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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