Turrialba weather in October (Cartago, Costa Rica)
Planning a trip to Turrialba in October? This guide provides all the details you need.
In October, Turrialba typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Turrialba in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 465 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.
The area enjoys a balanced 162 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 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
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Where to go in Costa Rica in October
Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Turrialba in October?
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 in October.
Interested in more climate information?
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