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San Antonio weather in October (Heredia, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to San Antonio in October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in San Antonio typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 17°C.

Precipitation

San Antonio in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 467 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. On average, there are about 23 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit San Antonio. January, February, March and April 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 San Antonio climate page with graphs.

 

San Antonio, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 467 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (12 KM, 7 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.

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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 San Antonio, 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.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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