April is a transitional month, with the dry season coming to an end. However, the weather remains mostly sunny with occasional showers. Swimming, sunbathing, and beach activities like snorkeling, diving, and surfing can still be enjoyed. The occasional rainfall does not usually affect the visibility for snorkeling and diving, while surfers can take advantage of the changing swells. Also consider one of our other suggestions for April.
April sees a surge in crowds due to the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday, which usually falls in the first half of the month. This is a significant event in Costa Rica, and many locals take time off work to visit the beach with their families. As a result, the beach at Playa Manuel Antonio can become extremely crowded during this time.
The average maximum temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 30°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 30° in the next month.
The average temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 25°. The average temperature ranges is 25° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 22°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 23° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Playa Manuel Antonio in April are 12.3 and there are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during April making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is typically 15.4 during April. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 28.6° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 17.1cm and on average there are 16 rainy days in April making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is 18° which is somewhat uncomfortable for most people in cities but fine on a beach. The dew point is 17° in the previous month and 20° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is typically 78.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 74.3% in the previous month and 88.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is typically 61%. The average relative humidity is 58.3% in the previous month and 71.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is typically 29kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 32kmh in the previous month and 26kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is typically 19kmh. The average wind speed is 23kmh in the previous month and 14kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Playa Manuel Antonio in April is from the East.
