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Sámara in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (more rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sámara

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (more rain).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SámaraHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Costa Rica overall
Low
Prices · Costa Rica overall
Low

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 6

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (more rain).

January: Inside Sámara's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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