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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs Turks & Caicos: weather in April

Turks & Caicos is the clear winner for sun in April: 38% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio also sees measurably more rain than Turks & Caicos this month (63% vs 25% of days). This isn't close.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific April. For this week’s actual forecast, each destination links to its live page below.

Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio

CR

Clear days, April
8%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
86°F
Early April (1st–15th)
14%
Late April (16th–end)
3%
Rain frequency
63% of days

Turks & Caicos

TC

Clear days, April
38%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
79°F
Early April (1st–15th)
43%
Late April (16th–end)
33%
Rain frequency
25% of days

Compare Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs Turks & Caicos in another month

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.