End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in April
Monteverde's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (27°C), lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain.
At 88/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (40 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Monteverde's best months on the climate data.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 7.4 in (187 mm).
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 60/100.
- Comfort slips from 93/100 in March to 88/100.
- April sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Monteverde in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Private reserve good for birding.
Why now April scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
Coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm tour.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Cloud-forest reserve with quetzal habitat.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Monteverde Cheese Factory
Dairy shop selling cheese and ice cream.
Nearby in April
- La Fortuna in April~16 mi · highs 89°F, 2.4 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Manuel Antonio in April~78 mi · highs 88°F, 4.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Monteverde?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. April is inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
How hot is Monteverde in April?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in April?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Monteverde
Routes in season in April
- Costa Rica Pura Vida Dec – Apr
Planning Monteverde in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.