Santa Teresa weather in October (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is October weather typically in Santa Teresa? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Santa Teresa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Santa Teresa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 432 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Teresa. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Teresa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 432 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 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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