When to go · Malpaís
Malpaís in April
Great month. Inside Malpaís's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Inside Malpaís's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Is another month better than April?
No other month rates higher than April for Malpaís in this guide.
Weather in April
- MalpaísHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 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 Malpaís, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Inside Malpaís's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
January: Inside Malpaís's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Malpaís: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen