When to go · Atenas
Atenas in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- AtenasHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 5 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Semana Santa big impact
Mar–Apr (Easter, check) · Costa Rica
Beaches full; alcohol sales limited Thursday–Friday in some cantons; buses reduced.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
Costa Rica overall: Hottest month in Guanacaste; Easter crowds if late; still dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atenas, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
January: Inside Atenas's best window: Jan–Mar.
Atenas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.