This month in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Weather in April
Planning April in Costa Rica? The daily record averages 96.4°F highs and 77.3°F lows, with 1.47 inches of rain over the month. The surprise is the fare: $346 from Omaha for April 10 to 17 on American and Delta through Dallas. Sunrise 5:33 am, sunset 5:54 pm on April 15, so 12.4 hours of light, and the April time difference from Omaha is 1 hour (behind).
Photo: Ann Lane
High / low
96° / 77°F
Rain
1.5 in
for the month
Humidity
61%
Wind
9 mph
Hurricane season
Off season
Fare from OMA
$346
Apr 10, 2027–Apr 17, 2027
Verdict
April in Costa Rica: 1.47 in rain, 96.4°F average high; outside hurricane season.
Rule: rain, comfort band and hurricane timing, explained on the method page.
vs last / next month
- vs March: same highs, 1.1 in wetter, 2 pts more humid
- vs May: 5°F warmer, 8.4 in drier, 12 pts less humid
- April sky: 49.1% cloud, 6.18 kWh/m²/day solar. March: 26.4% / 6.56; May: 75.3% / 5.10 (NASA).
- 2027-04-15: sunrise 05:33, sunset 17:54; 12.36 hours of light, changing 16 minutes across April. March daylight: 12.06 hours; May: 12.60. Omaha clock offset: -1 hours.
- April water: 84.1°F (NOAA 2015–2024). March water: 82.4°F; May: 85.0°F. Dew point: 68.9°F in April, 66.8°F in March, 73.1°F in May (NASA 2001–2025).
- Fares: April's $346 search result is down $881 on March's $1,227; May searched at $480.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 means, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Pacific coast).
Holidays & events
- April holidays on the Costa Rica MTSS feriados list: Dia de Juan Santamaria on April 11. April crowd levels: no source, so left out.
Pack for April (rule shown)
- Reef-safe SPF 50 and a sun hathigh 96°F > 88°F
- Electrolytes and a midday break planhigh 96°F > 95°F
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard6.18 kWh/m2/day of sun in April clears the 5.0 line; the daily-mean UV index of 2.50 cannot be read against the midday 8+ rule.
Flight detail, OMA to LIR
$346
American + Delta, 1 stop via DFW, 9h 21m out. 41 itineraries. Observed Oct 31, 2026; not a quote.
Guide, sources and the 12-month table: Costa Rica.
April questions
What changes around April in Costa Rica?
Sources: ignav.com · nhc.noaa.gov · escuelajudicialpj.poder-judicial.go.cr · power.larc.nasa.gov · coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov · travel.state.gov · travel.state.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov
From Ann
April in Costa Rica, priced for your week.
Considering April in Costa Rica? Share your dates and budget. Ann checks OMA–LIR flights and places to stay against this 1.47 in rain / 96.4°F climate record.
Photo: Ann Lane