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Puntarenas Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Puntarenas, Costa Rica this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Puntarenas in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in San Vito to 29°C (84°F) in Montaña Grande. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Montaña Grande and 19°C (66°F) in San Vito.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Elena with an average of 364 mm (14 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 1003 mm (39 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Jacó receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Jacó as an example - it receives around 167 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in October

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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 Puntarenas

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

Temperature range in Puntarenas (October)

Precipitation variation in Puntarenas (October)

Jacó

In October Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
167 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
579 mm (23 in)
622 mm (24 in)
440 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jacó →

Herradura

In October Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
167 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
577 mm (23 in)
617 mm (24 in)
427 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Herradura →

Santa Teresa

In October Santa Teresa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
167 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
375 mm (15 in)
432 mm (17 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Santa Teresa →

Monteverde

In October Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
167 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
353 mm (14 in)
368 mm (14 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Monteverde →

Uvita

In October Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
836 mm (33 in)
959 mm (38 in)
936 mm (37 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uvita →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 622 mm (24 in)
Santa Teresa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 432 mm (17 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 959 mm (38 in)
Herradura 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 617 mm (24 in)
Monteverde 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 368 mm (14 in)
Drake 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 756 mm (30 in)

Puntarenas weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Puntarenas, Costa Rica generally has poor weather conditions. Jacó sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Jacó peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in October, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Puntarenas, Costa Rica peaks during October. Jacó averages roughly 622 mm (24 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Jacó.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Puntarenas.

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