When to go · Playa Grande
Playa Grande in April
Great month. Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Is another month better than April?
No other month rates higher than April for Playa Grande in this guide.
Weather in April
- Playa GrandeHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 7 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 Playa Grande, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
January: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Playa Grande: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen