When to go · October

Costa Rica in October

Best to skip this month

Roads to Osa and Corcovado may flood; check park access before booking.

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Daytime high

26°C

79°F

Overnight low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

300 mm

wet

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Costa Rica in October

October brings warm weather to Costa Rica, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 300 mm of rainfall on average. Roads to Osa and Corcovado may flood; check park access before booking..

October is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

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