Manuel Antonio Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Manuel Antonio is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Manuel Antonio temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in March to a comfortable 27°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Manuel Antonio experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 7424 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Manuel Antonio, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 932 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 135 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Manuel Antonio Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Manuel Antonio, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 28°C.The average rainfall figures in Manuel Antonio are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 932 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 135 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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