October in San José brings very high temperatures around 32°C (90°F) during the day, dropping to 23°C (73°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.
October in San José can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Find out more about the weather in Guatemala and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Guatemala in October →
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).
Warm temperatures in October make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
See the full San José climate overview or explore weather in Guatemala.
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Lívingston
31°C (88°F) Flores32°C (90°F) Rio Dulce Town31°C (88°F) Guatemala City26°C (79°F) Cobán26°C (79°F) Antigua Guatemala25°C (77°F) Quetzaltenango22°C (72°F) Panajachel22°C (72°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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