When to go · Playa Grande
Playa Grande in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- JanuaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- FebruaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- MarchGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Weather in October
- Playa GrandeHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 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 Playa Grande, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
January: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Playa Grande: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen