San Jose Weather in October
Costa Rica · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall342 mm (13.5 in)
RatingFair 4.9/10
In October, San Jose has average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). The month is very wet, with about 342 mm (13.5 in) of rain spread over 28 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit San Jose?
October is a fair time to visit San Jose (4.9/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in February and March.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (67°F) |
| Rainfall | 342 mm (13.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 28 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 87% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 2 km/h |
| vs September | 1°C cooler than September, with 45 mm more rain. |
What to pack for San Jose in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
San Jose weather in other months
Jan24°C / 16°C38 mmExcellentFeb26°C / 16°C23 mmExcellentMar28°C / 17°C43 mmExcellentApr28°C / 18°C102 mmGoodMay26°C / 18°C264 mmPoorJun24°C / 18°C273 mmFairJul24°C / 18°C228 mmFairAug24°C / 18°C233 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C297 mmFairOct23°C / 18°C342 mmFairNov23°C / 17°C238 mmFairDec24°C / 16°C73 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit San JoseNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado21°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Leon de los Aldama27°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Managua29°C · 333 mm
- Panama City28°C · 283 mm
- Tegucigalpa26°C · 194 mm
- San Salvador26°C · 245 mm
- Guatemala City23°C · 185 mm
- Cartagena29°C · 252 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.