When to go · Turrialba
Turrialba in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).
- JanuaryGreatInside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).
- FebruaryGreatInside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).
- MarchGreatInside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).
Weather in October
- TurrialbaHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °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 Turrialba, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °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: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).
January: Inside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).
Turrialba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.