Cartago Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cartago, Costa Rica in October.

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Turrialba Orosí Cachí La Suiza

Planning a trip to Cartago, Costa Rica this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cartago in October

Cartago, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. October in Cartago generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Orosí to 25°C (77°F) in Copal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Copal and 15°C (59°F) in Orosí.

For specific regional insights in Cartago, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cachí with an average of 459 mm (18 in) to heavy rainfall in Copal with 659 mm (26 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Turrialba receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Turrialba receives about 162 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Cartago in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cartago.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cartago

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Cartago, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Cartago (October)

Precipitation variation in Cartago (October)

Turrialba

In October Turrialba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
162 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
362 mm (14 in)
465 mm (18 in)
381 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Turrialba →

Orosí

In October Orosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
162 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
421 mm (17 in)
472 mm (19 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Orosí →

Cachí

In October Cachí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
162 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
393 mm (15 in)
459 mm (18 in)
324 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cachí →

La Suiza

In October La Suiza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
162 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
358 mm (14 in)
461 mm (18 in)
365 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in La Suiza →

Paraíso

In October Paraíso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
162 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
422 mm (17 in)
473 mm (19 in)
325 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Paraíso →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cartago in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Turrialba 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 465 mm (18 in)
Orosí 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 472 mm (19 in)
Cachí 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 459 mm (18 in)
La Suiza 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 461 mm (18 in)
Paraíso 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 473 mm (19 in)
Cartago 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 480 mm (19 in)

Cartago weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cartago, Costa Rica in October?

Expect poor weather across Cartago, Costa Rica in October. The popular destination of Turrialba averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Cartago, Costa Rica in October?

Average temperatures in Cartago, Costa Rica during October range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Turrialba.

Does Cartago, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Cartago, Costa Rica peaks during October. Turrialba averages roughly 465 mm (18 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cartago, Costa Rica?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Turrialba, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cartago, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March and April offering mostly pleasant weather in Turrialba. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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