2026 Climate Averages

Weather in San José in October

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

October is a wet time to visit San José. San José has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 24°C, lows of 17°C, and approximately 29 rainy days per month.

Avg High

24°C

Avg Low

17°C

Rainy days

29days

Daylight

11.9h

Is October a good time to visit San José?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:25 AM

Sunset

5:21 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 25°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
February 26°C 16°C 2 Excellent (best)
March 27°C 16°C 2 Excellent (best)
April 28°C 17°C 18 Excellent (best)
May 26°C 18°C 27 Wet
June 25°C 17°C 28 Wet
July 25°C 17°C 20 Wet
August 25°C 17°C 27 Wet
September 25°C 16°C 30 Wet
October 24°C 17°C 29 Wet
November 23°C 17°C 28 Wet
December 24°C 16°C 14 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for October

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is October a good time to visit San José? +

October is typically Wet for visiting San José, with average highs of 24°C and around 29 rainy days.

What should I pack for San José in October? +

With highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in San José in October? +

San José typically sees around 29 rainy days in October.

How many hours of daylight are there in San José in October? +

In October, San José gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is October peak season in San José? +

No, October is not peak season in San José. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit San José? +

The best months to visit San José are December, January, February, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Costa_Rica)

Last Updated: January 2026

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