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When to go · San Isidro de El General

San Isidro de El General in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, higher flood risk).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Isidro de El General

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, higher flood risk).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • San Isidro de El GeneralHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 11 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 San Isidro de El General, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 11

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, higher flood risk).

January: Inside San Isidro de El General's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler temps).

San Isidro de El General: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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