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San Pedro weather in October (Costa Rica)

How is the weather in San Pedro in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, San Pedro generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

San Pedro in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 478 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. Typically around 24 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 162 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 Pedro. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Pedro climate page with graphs.

 

San Pedro, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 478 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in October and which places have the best weather 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 San Pedro in October?

For visitors traveling to San Pedro, 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 in October.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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