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When to go · Cartago

Cartago in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest); 1–2 Aug and Good Friday (pilgrimage crowds, road closures).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
25°C / 16°C
average high / low
Rain days
22
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cartago

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest); 1–2 Aug and Good Friday (pilgrimage crowds, road closures).

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • CartagoHighs around 25 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 22 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.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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