Heredia weather in October (San José, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Heredia during October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Heredia tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 17°C.

Precipitation

Heredia in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 443 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Heredia. January, February, March and April generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heredia, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 443 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Heredia, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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