Poasito weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Poasito for October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Poasito includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Poasito in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 375 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 162 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Poasito. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poasito, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 375 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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.

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

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