Cartago weather in October (Cartago, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Cartago during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Cartago generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Cartago in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 480 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Cartago, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 480 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 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.

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 Cartago in October?

For visitors traveling to Cartago, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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