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Costa Rica in April
Book Semana Santa lodging far ahead; the country largely shuts down Thursday and Friday.
What to expect in Costa Rica in April
April brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 46 mm of rainfall on average. Book Semana Santa lodging far ahead; the country largely shuts down Thursday and Friday..
Crowds are manageable in April — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–March, for context.
What’s happening in April
- 🎉Semana Santa · AprHoly Week brings solemn processions in Cartago and San Jose, widespread business closures Thursday and Friday, and a mass exodus to beaches as Costa Ricans take their main annual holiday.
- 🎉Dia de Juan Santamaria · AprNational holiday honoring the drummer boy who died repelling filibuster William Walker in 1856, marked by parades, marching bands, and civic ceremonies in his hometown of Alajuela.
Live fares for Costa Rica in April
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