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San Gerardo de Dota in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, fewer birds, road may be muddy).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
average high / low
Rain days
22
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Gerardo de Dota

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, fewer birds, road may be muddy).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • San Gerardo de DotaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 22 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 San Gerardo de Dota, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 22

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, fewer birds, road may be muddy).

January: Inside San Gerardo de Dota's best window: Nov–May (quetzal nesting season).

San Gerardo de Dota: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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