Turrialba weather in October (Cartago, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Turrialba in October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Turrialba includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.

Precipitation

Turrialba in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 465 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Turrialba, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 465 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, 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?

For visitors traveling to Turrialba, 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 Turrialba.

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