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Santa Elena weather in April (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Santa Elena in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Santa Elena generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Santa Elena in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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.

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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 Santa Elena 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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