Matapalo weather in October (Costa Rica)

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

In October, Matapalo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Matapalo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 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. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 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 Matapalo. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matapalo, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 345 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (49 KM, 30 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 Matapalo 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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