Santa Elena weather in October (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Is Santa Elena a good destination in October, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of October in Santa Elena typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 364 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 167 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 364 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in October

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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

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