The weather in October in Costa Rica

It's warm in October in Costa Rica with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 15°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Costa Rica. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Costa Rica, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2021, Costa Rica reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 167 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Costa Rica

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Costa Rica New York
Average temperature 26°C 21°C
Max. temperature 29°C 26°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 167 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 19 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Costa Rica with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 15°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Costa Rica for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of Mexico? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cancún, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, or explore other destinations in Mexico.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Costa Rica, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Costa Rica

Temperature in October in Costa Rica over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Costa Rica, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Costa Rica

Total precipitation in October in Costa Rica over the years

Daily UV index in October in Costa Rica

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Costa Rica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Costa Rica by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Costa Rica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.