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When to go · San José

San José in October

Mixed month. Wettest month; plan indoor days.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
26°C / 18°C
average high / low
Rain days
24
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for San José

Wettest month; plan indoor days.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • San JoséHighs around 26 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 24 days
  • Central Valley and mountains, Costa Rica · San José, Monteverde, Poás, Irazúrainy

    Spring-like 18–26 °C; Monteverde is cool, windy and misty — pack a fleece.

Peak wet season season

Lowest prices and quiet museums.

Watch: September and October are the wettest; landslides close some rural roads.

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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