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Warmest sea in Central America and the Caribbean in April

711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean ranked by their typical April sea temperature. Region-wide average in April: 27.3°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in April

Dominical

30.1°C April mean in Costa Rica

Regional April average

27.3°C

across all 711 coastal locations in Central America and the Caribbean

Vs annual mean

-0.8°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Central America and the Caribbean sea feels like in April

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Central America and the Caribbean monthly average 26.6°C to 29.6°C
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  • Warmest month September 29.6°C
  • Coldest month February 26.6°C
  • Annual mean 28.1°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where April fits in the year

April sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Central America and the Caribbean month rankings:

Central America and the Caribbean sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Central America and the Caribbean location. The list below is based on the typical April mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Central America and the Caribbean locations in April

Sorted by the typical April mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location April mean
1 Dominical 30.1°C
2 Ojochal 30.1°C
3 Uvita 30.1°C
4 Manuel Antonio 30.0°C
5 Puerto Quepos 30.0°C
6 Quepos 30.0°C
7 San Jose 30.0°C
8 Cano Island 30.0°C
9 Puerto Quetzal 30.0°C
10 Puerto San Jose 30.0°C
11 Pavones 29.9°C
12 Acajutla 29.9°C
13 Golfito 29.9°C
14 Champerico 29.9°C
15 Puerto Quetzal-B Escuintla 29.9°C
16 San Jose Escuintla 29.9°C
17 Acajutla-C Sonsonate 29.8°C
18 Mal Pais 29.8°C
19 Montezuma 29.8°C
20 Nosara 29.8°C
21 Playa Santa Teresa 29.8°C
22 Samara 29.8°C
23 Punta De Burica 29.7°C
24 Puerto Armuelles 29.7°C
25 Nandayure 29.7°C
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26 Playa Carrillo 29.7°C
27 Punta Islita 29.7°C
28 La Libertad 29.7°C
29 Cocos Island 29.7°C
30 Chacarita 29.6°C
31 Puntarenas 29.6°C
32 Amapala 29.6°C
33 David 29.6°C
34 Jaco 29.6°C
35 La Union-B La Unión 29.5°C
36 La Union 29.5°C
37 Coiba Island 29.3°C
38 Los Pargos 29.3°C
39 Marbella 29.3°C
40 Playa Avellana 29.3°C
41 Playa Azul 29.3°C
42 Playa Mansita 29.3°C
43 Playa Negra 29.3°C
44 Punta Gorda 29.0°C
45 Corinto-A Chinandega 28.9°C
46 Puerto Corinto Chinandega 28.9°C
47 Livingston 28.9°C
48 Puerto Barrios 28.9°C
49 Jiquilillo 28.9°C
50 Brasilito 28.8°C

Coldest 10 in Central America and the Caribbean in April

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Central America and the Caribbean coasts to avoid for swimming in April.

# Location April mean
1 Salisbury 9.9°C
2 Great Sound Sandys Parish 20.4°C
3 Bermuda Esso Pier St. George's Parish 20.4°C
4 Saint David's Island St. George's Parish 20.4°C
5 St. George's Island St. George's Parish 20.4°C
6 Elbow Beach 20.4°C
7 Hamilton 20.4°C
8 Hog Bay 20.4°C
9 Horseshoe Bay 20.4°C
10 Somerset Village 20.4°C

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