Atenas weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Atenas in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Atenas generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Atenas in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 497 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 22 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Atenas. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Atenas, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 497 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Atenas in October?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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