April Weather in Costa Rica

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Costa Rica, Mexico, during April is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (97°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in Costa Rica throughout April hovers around 57%.

16°C (61°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (78°F)

Average temperature

36°C (97°F)

Maximum temperature

57%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In April, Costa Rica averages 21 mm (0.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 29 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 29 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 53% probability of sunny days during this period.

21 mm (0.8 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 29 minutes

Sunshine hours

53%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In April, the UV Index in Costa Rica reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 10 13 14 15 14 11 7 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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