What is the weather like in San Jose in April?

Expect temperatures between 17°C and 26°C with 25% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in San Jose in April?

San Jose in April scores 65/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Solid choice for most travelers.

Who should visit San Jose in April?

April in San Jose is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

San Jose Weather in April | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

26°C

Hottest around day 3

Avg Low

17°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

10days

25% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for San Jose

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Currency

CRC

₡ Costa Rican colón

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Connect

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.732

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

42/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Nov

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Monthly Traffic Distribution

105

Jan

Feb

107

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

118

Nov

108

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Tocumen (PTY)

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Puerto Jimenez (PJM)

Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA)

Santa Clara El Salvador (SAL)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on thechikungunya vaccinespage to learn more.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Costa Rica.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Costa Rica. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Costa Rica.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Costa Rica take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasPresent in the provinces of Alajuela and LimónRare to no transmission in other parts of the countryDrug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. falciparum(86%)P. vivax(14%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAlajuela and Limón Provinces: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2All other areas: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is April a Good Time to Visit San Jose?

👍Solid choice for most travelers(65/100)

Short Answer

San Jose shines in April with 26°C pleasant temperatures and minimal 25% rain chance. Expect 10 hours of sunshine daily - pack light layers for evenings.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

31 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Plenty of sunshine

10h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

83% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
76% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,San Jose in April averages 26°C with 25% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: San Jose in April

What are the temperatures in San Jose in April?

Daytime highs average 26°C, nights drop to 17°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in San Jose in April?

Expect around 10 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in San Jose in April?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is April peak season in San Jose?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

San Jose Weather in April

San Jose April Weather Calendar