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October · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 51/100

Cartago in October

Fair · 51/100
High / low22° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation391 mm30 wet days
Cloud cover68%monthly average
9.86° N, 83.92° WElevation 1,440 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goCartago · weather score
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Best timeJan–Mar
October: high / low22° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Cartago averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 391 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 68%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change.

October scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Cartago. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 17:19 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%37%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Cartago this month

San José
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San José

San José · 20 km NW
24°Oct high
30wet days
52score
San José
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Costa Rica's best in October

Where to go in October
San José
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San José

San José
24°Oct high
30wet days
52score
San José
Puntarenas
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Puntarenas

Puntarenas Province
28°Oct high
30wet days
43score
Puntarenas
·Questions

Cartago in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Cartago?

October scores 51/100 for Cartago, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 22°C with 30 wet days.

How warm is Cartago in October?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 16°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Cartago in October?

Cartago receives about 391 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 30 days.