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Turrialba in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Costa Rica overall
Prices
Low
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Turrialba

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • TurrialbaHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 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 Turrialba, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    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: Jun–Oct (rainy, river levels high, volcano gas).

January: Inside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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