Santa Cruz weather in October (Costa Rica)

Is Santa Cruz a good destination in October, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Santa Cruz includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C. This month features cooler temperatures, yet the warmth remains enjoyable.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 365 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 171 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 Cruz. December typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 365 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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