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El Castillo de La Fortuna weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to El Castillo de La Fortuna in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, El Castillo de La Fortuna typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

El Castillo de La Fortuna in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 336 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Castillo de La Fortuna climate page with graphs.

 

El Castillo de La Fortuna, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 336 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (51 KM, 32 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 El Castillo de La Fortuna 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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