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Get the monthly weather forecast for San Jose, San José, Costa Rica, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
- Costa Rica Weather in October
- October Rainfall in Costa Rica
- October Temperatures in Costa Rica
- October Holidays and Festivals in Costa Rica
Visit Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast in October and you’ll enjoy beautiful weather and limited crowds. This is one of the best months to visit terrific destinations like Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo. And because seas are often calm in October, it’s a great time to snorkel in Cahuita National Park or scuba dive offshore Punta Uva. On Cost...
The rainfall map below shows which Costa Rica regions experience the most rain. Yellow is 6 inches or less. Green is 8 inches or more. Blue is 20 inches or more. Learn more about Costa Rica’s Rainy Season.
Pacific Coast: 71˙ – 86˙ F (22˙ – 30˙ C) San José: 60˙ – 77˙ F (16˙ – 25˙ C) Caribbean Coast: 71˙ – 87˙ F (22˙ – 31˙ C)
Carnavales de Límon
For years the biggest celebration on the Caribbean coast was Carnavales de Límon, a vibrant parade in the port town of Limon. Heavily influenced by Afro-Caribbean culture, the parade normally fell on the weekend closest to October 12. In 2015 Carnavales de Límon was cancelled due to lack of funding and organization. Sadly, the tradition appears to have ended.
Halloween
Over the past few decades, Halloween has become increasing popular in Costa Rica, especially among young people. The excuse to dress up in costumes and party is just too tempting to resist, although Trick or Treating has not yet caught on. Some Costa Ricans bemoan yet another cultural invasion from the US, so they’ve tried to co-opt Halloween with a new holiday: Dia de la Mascarada.
Dia de la Mascarada
Costa Rica’s Día de la Mascarada (“Day of the Masquerade”) is held on October 31. First established in 1996, it was partly a celebration of traditional Costa Rican mascaradas — and partly a way to counter the growing influence of Halloween. The largest Día de la Mascaradacelebration is held in Cartago. Mascaradas feature a troupe of dancers wearing giant paper-mache heads depicting devils, animals, celebrities and La Giganta (“The Giant Woman”). As dancers twirl around and interact with child...
In San Jose and the Central Valley, the dry season often arrives by mid-November. That said, conditions can sometimes remain windy and overcast until early December. Places to avoid in early November include the South Pacific (Drake Bay, Corcovado ) and high-elevation Mountain towns (Monteverde, San Gerardo de Dota, Chirripo ).
Apr 8, 2023 · San José and the Central Valley of Costa Rica have some of the most pleasant weather in the world, with average daily temperatures of 24–28ºC (75–82ºF). Days can be warm and nights cool, but the mercury stays consistent every month of the year.
Get the monthly weather forecast for San Jose, Alajuela, Costa Rica, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Check accurate weather in November in San José. Expect San José November temperature around 24°C (74°F). Read clothing tips & recommended activities.
