April weather forecast
San Rafael, Costa Rica

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Weather in April

Drastic changes get underway in San Rafael's weather by April as the rain intensifies remarkably into 103mm (4.06") from 39mm (1.54") in March. The city welcomes the blooming spring with frequent drizzles, higher humidity and more cloud cover. Days grow longer, up to 12.4 hours, and the UV index stands at 5, indicating moderate exposure. Temperatures climb up too, but the change is subtle and barely distinguishable from the former month's record. The wind gains a bit of speed, occassionally gusting in the evenings.

Temperature

San Rafael experiences its highest average temperatures in April, reaching a peak of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a minimum of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Humidity

In San Rafael, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

Rainfall

In San Rafael, during April, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation. In San Rafael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305 days and collects up to 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In San Rafael, Costa Rica, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of April, in San Rafael, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in San Rafael, Costa Rica, is 8.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in San Rafael. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in San Rafael?

April, recording an average high temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F), is San Rafael's warmest month.

What are April temperatures in San Rafael?

During April, San Rafael experiences an average high-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and a low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What is the average humidity in April in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in April is 79%.

How many days does it rain in April in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, during April, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does San Rafael have in April?

The average day length in April in San Rafael, Costa Rica, is 12h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in San Rafael?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in San Rafael, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does San Rafael have in April?

In San Rafael, the average sunshine duration in April is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in San Rafael?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in San Rafael, Costa Rica.

When is the lowest UV index in San Rafael?

The months with the lowest UV index in San Rafael, Costa Rica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in April in San Rafael?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in San Rafael is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average temperature in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in April: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

Average pressure in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average pressure in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in April: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in April: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average humidity in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in April: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (76%).

Average rainfall in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in April: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in April: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.9 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in April: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in April: 5.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average UV index in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in April: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in April
San Rafael, Costa Rica

Average visibility in April - San Rafael, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in April: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

San Rafael, Costa Rica

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