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Alajuela weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Alajuela in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Alajuela generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Alajuela in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 442 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Alajuela. January, February, March and April typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alajuela climate page with graphs.

 

Alajuela, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 442 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Alajuela in October?

For visitors traveling to Alajuela, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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