Providencia weather in October (San José, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Providencia this October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Providencia includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Providencia in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 645 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Providencia. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Providencia, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 645 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (37 KM, 23 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 Providencia, 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.

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