Guanacaste weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Guanacaste in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Guanacaste in October?
Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. October in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Puerto Coyote at 29°C to very warm in Nicoya at 31°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Nicoya and 25°C in Puerto Coyote. On average, October is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Tamarindo.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Soley with an average of 298 mm to heavy rainfall in Sámara with 469 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Tamarindo. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 171 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tamarindo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Guanacaste for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guanacaste climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?
Tamarindo
In October Tamarindo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coco
In October Coco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Flamingo
In October Playa Flamingo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sámara
In October Sámara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Grande
In October Playa Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.
Is October the best time to visit Guanacaste?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Guanacaste with often poor weather in Tamarindo.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Tamarindo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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