Matapalo weather in October (Costa Rica)

What is the weather forecast for Matapalo in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Matapalo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Matapalo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. You can typically expect 21 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 345 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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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