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

How's the weather trend in San José as April approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of April in San José typically includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in April

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

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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 this month?

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.

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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