Monteverde weather in October (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Is October a good time to explore Monteverde weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During October, Monteverde usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Monteverde in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 368 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 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 Monteverde. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Monteverde, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 368 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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