Carrillo weather in October (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to Carrillo in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Carrillo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Carrillo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 465 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 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 167 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 Carrillo. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carrillo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 465 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (70 KM, 43 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 Carrillo 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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