Costa Rica · AutumnMonth summary
Costa Rica weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
94% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Costa Rica in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: October is an average time for Costa Rica. February (8.6/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Costa Rica in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Costa Rica. Temperatures drop (24°F) and rain returns (94% of days). With 94% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 61°F | 77°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 61°F | 79°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 61°F | 81°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 63°F | 81°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 63°F | 79°F | 86% | 0.5in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 63°F | 75°F | 94% | 0.5in | 7.8h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 63°F | 77°F | 76% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 63°F | 77°F | 85% | 0.5in | 8.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 61°F | 77°F | 96% | 0.6in | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 61°F | 75°F | 94% | 0.7in | 7.9h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 63°F | 75°F | 81% | 0.4in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 61°F | 75°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Costa Rica averages 75°F, 94% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.2/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -76%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Costa Rica in October
Is October a good time to visit Costa Rica?
October is not recommended for Costa Rica (score 5.2/10). With 94% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine, consider February (8.6/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Costa Rica in October?
Yes, 94% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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