Costa Rica year-round guide

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

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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.