Alajuela weather in October (Alajuela, Costa Rica)
How does the October weather in Alajuela compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
Typically, October in Alajuela includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 25°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 17°C.
Precipitation
Alajuela in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 442 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Typically around 23 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 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 Alajuela. January, February, March and April typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alajuela climate page with graphs.
Alajuela, monthly averages in October
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
77%
Precipitation
442 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Alajuela, 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.
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