Paraíso weather in October (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Is October a good time to explore Paraíso weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

October in Paraíso generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Paraíso in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 473 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Historically, approximately 24 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Paraíso. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Paraíso, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 473 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

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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 Paraíso, 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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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