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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 43/100

Puntarenas in October

Mixed · 43/100Beach 66/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation397 mm30 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
9.98° N, 84.84° WElevation 1 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goPuntarenas · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
Best timeJan–Mar
October: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Puntarenas averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 397 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Puntarenas. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 17:23 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiTop of the table

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
Cartago
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Cartago

Cartago Province
22°Oct high
30wet days
51score
Cartago
·Questions

Puntarenas in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Puntarenas?

October scores 43/100 for Puntarenas, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 30 wet days.

How warm is Puntarenas in October?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Puntarenas in October?

Puntarenas receives about 397 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 30 days.

Can you swim in Puntarenas in October?

The sea averages 28°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.