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Best time to visit Manuel Antonio
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Manuel Antonio are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 80 to 86°F (27 to 30°C) and 6 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. March is the hottest month, averaging 86°F (30°C), and November the coolest at 79°F (26°C). October sees the most rain, around 30 days, while February is the driest with about 6.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 7 | Comfortable: 7 rainy days |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 6 | Comfortable: 6 rainy days |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 6 | Comfortable: 6 rainy days |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 20 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 20 rainy days |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 26 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 26 rainy days |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 28 | Shoulder: 81°F (27°C), 28 rainy days |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 26 | Shoulder: 80°F (27°C), 26 rainy days |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 28 | Shoulder: 81°F (27°C), 28 rainy days |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 27 | Shoulder: 81°F (27°C), 27 rainy days |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 25 | Shoulder: 79°F (26°C), 25 rainy days |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 15 | Comfortable: 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Manuel Antonio: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Manuel Antonio?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Manuel Antonio are January to March and December, when average highs run 80 to 86°F (27 to 30°C) with 6 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. March is the hottest month at 86°F (30°C) on average, and November the coolest at 79°F (26°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Manuel Antonio?
- October, with roughly 30 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 6. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Manuel Antonio?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 79 to 86°F (26 to 30°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 30 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Manuel Antonio?
- The wettest months in Manuel Antonio are May to November, with 25 to 30 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Costa Rica on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Costa Rica before you book.
- What other places are near Manuel Antonio?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Manuel Antonio are San José, Costa Rica (40 miles), Monteverde (80 miles), La Fortuna, Costa Rica (80 miles).
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