When to go · Playa Grande

Playa Grande in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Playa Grande

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Playa GrandeHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 days

Costa Rica overall: Heavy Pacific rain, landslides; Osa lodges may close; Caribbean at its best.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Playa Grande, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).

January: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).

Playa Grande: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.