San José weather in October

San José, Costa Rica
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October in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days.

#11 of 12 months in San José · #799 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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San José climate normals — October

Daytime high24°C / 75°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Rainfall529 mm / 20.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days30 days
Humidity93%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 67°F
Sunshine7.6 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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San José in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit San José?
October in San José: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for San José on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in San José in October?
In October, San José averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 18.3°C, with about 529 mm of rain over roughly 30.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in San José in October?
San José has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.

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