San José weather in April (San José, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in San José in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, San José generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

San José in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San José climate page with graphs.

 

San José, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in April

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San José in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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