San Gerardo de Dota weather in October (San José, Costa Rica)
How's the weather trend in San Gerardo de Dota as October approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
During October, San Gerardo de Dota usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Precipitation
San Gerardo de Dota in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 624 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit San Gerardo de Dota. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Gerardo de Dota climate page with graphs.
San Gerardo de Dota, monthly averages in October
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Chance of Rain
79%
Precipitation
624 mm
Rainy days
24 days
Humidity
83% *
Sunshine
155 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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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.
perfect weather
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So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to San Gerardo de Dota, 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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