Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in October
The year's rain peaks now, with about 11.4 in (289 mm) falling in Monteverde, alongside highs near 69°F (21°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 11.4 in (289 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 59°F (15°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are December – April.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, August – October.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in September to 57/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes11.4 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Monteverde in October
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
Coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm tour.
Monteverde Cheese Factory
Dairy shop selling cheese and ice cream.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 11.4 in of rain.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Kinkajou Night Walk
Guided night walk.
Nearby in October
- La Fortuna in October~16 mi · highs 82°F, 11.1 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Manuel Antonio in October~78 mi · highs 81°F, 13.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Monteverde?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are December – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Monteverde in October?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in October?
Yes: about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (11.4 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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