When to go · Atenas
Atenas in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- AtenasHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Heavy Pacific rain, landslides; Osa lodges may close; Caribbean at its best.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atenas, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (warmer, occasional afternoon rain).
January: Inside Atenas's best window: Jan–Mar.
Atenas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.