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Santa Ana weather in October (San José, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Santa Ana as October approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Santa Ana includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Santa Ana in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 514 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Ana. January, February and March typically offer 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 Santa Ana climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Ana, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 514 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San José, Costa Rica (11 KM, 6 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 Santa Ana, 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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