When to go · Playas del Coco
Playas del Coco in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Playas del CocoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 12 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 Playas del Coco, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
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: May–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
January: Inside Playas del Coco's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Playas del Coco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast