San Pedro weather in October (Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in San Pedro for October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In October, San Pedro tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

San Pedro in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 478 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Historically, approximately 24 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 162 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 478 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in San Pedro.

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