Santo Domingo weather in October (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Is Santo Domingo a good destination in October, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Santo Domingo generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Santo Domingo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 455 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. You can typically expect 24 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 162 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Santo Domingo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 455 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (5 KM, 3 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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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 Santo Domingo, 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 Santo Domingo.

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