North America · April
Best time to visit Costa Rica in April 🇨🇷
April in Costa Rica is peak season — ideal weather. an outstanding time — peak conditions, headline experiences and the scenery the country is famous for.
Costa Rica year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Costa Rica are January, February, March, April, December. April is one of them — book stays and trains early.
What Costa Rica is like in April
Dec–Apr dry & sunny. May–Nov green season — afternoon rain, lower prices. Caribbean coast on its own schedule (driest Sep–Oct).
Insider tip
Green season has half the prices and a quarter the crowds — most days have only afternoon rain.
Other countries also at their peak in April
Japan in April
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Indonesia in April
Endless islands, two seasons.
Nepal in April
Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.
Philippines in April
7,000 islands, one dry season.
South Korea in April
Sharp four-season country.
China in April
Continental — pick a region first.