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La Garita weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to La Garita in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in La Garita typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Precipitation

La Garita in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 474 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 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 La Garita. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Garita, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 474 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (22 KM, 13 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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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?

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.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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