Best time to visit Manuel Antonio
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Manuel Antonio
24 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Manuel Antonio).
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Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED - 2
Beach Parasailing with Aguas Azules - 3
Manuel Antonio National Park : Guided tour with TICKET INCLUDED - 4
Cruising on a 100' Wooden Sail Ship in Province of Puntarenas - 5
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour - 6
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tours - 7
Manuel Antonio National Park: A Complete Wildlife Experience - 8
Boat Parasailing with Aguas Azules - 9
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Wildlife Tour - 10
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose - 11
Manuel Antonio National park afternoon wildlife experience - 12Manuel Antonio National Park one day tour from San Jose
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Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from Uvita - 14
Manuel Antonio National Park *Group tour/Park ticket NOT included - 15
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour from Jaco and Los Suenos - 16
Private Manuel Antonio National Park - 17
Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise Sea Quest - 18
Horseback Riding and Waterfalls from Manuel Antonio - 19
Greenway Adventures 8D/7N Vacation Package - 20
Manuel Antonio National Park Group Tour Wildlife and Beach Day - 21
7 Nights Costa Rica Rainforest and Coastal Experience - 22
Coast to Coast Expedition 10D/9N Vacation Package - 23
Costa Rica Top Adventure 8D/7N Vacation Package - 24
Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
Last refreshed 2026-08-13.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Manuel Antonio (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Manuel Antonio's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23–28 | 32 | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 72% | 8 | 248 | 9 | Busy | 5 |
| Feb | 24–29 | 33 | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 65% | 9 | 242 | 11 | Peak | 6 |
| Mar | 24–30 | 34 | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 64% | 10 | 260 | 11 | Peak | 5 |
| Apr | 24–29 | 34 | 20 | 227 | 11.3 | 73% | 10 | 227 | 10 | Moderate | 3 |
| May | 23–28 | 33 | 26 | 346 | 13.3 | 81% | 9 | 196 | 9 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jun | 23–27 | 32 | 28 | 389 | 13.9 | 85% | 9 | 166 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 23–27 | 32 | 25 | 317 | 12.7 | 85% | 9 | 167 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 23–27 | 32 | 27 | 363 | 13.4 | 85% | 9 | 161 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Sep | 23–27 | 32 | 27 | 402 | 14.9 | 85% | 9 | 168 | 8 | Quiet | 1 |
| Oct | 22–27 | 32 | 29 | 450 | 15.5 | 86% | 10 | 168 | 7 | Quiet | 1 |
| Nov | 22–26 | 31 | 26 | 414 | 15.9 | 87% | 10 | 157 | 6 | Peak | 1 |
| Dec | 23–27 | 31 | 13 | 181 | 13.9 | 79% | 8 | 224 | 8 | Moderate | 4 |
UV Index in Manuel Antonio by Month
UV index in Manuel Antonio peaks at 11 (extreme) in March, dropping to 6 (moderate) in November. January, February, March, April, May, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
January
5/1023–28°C (feels 32°C) · 8 rain days (111h) · 248 sun hours · 72% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
February
6/1024–29°C (feels 33°C) · 7 rain days (87h) · 242 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
March
5/1024–30°C (feels 34°C) · 7 rain days (97h) · 260 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
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April
3/1024–29°C (feels 34°C) · 20 rain days (227h) · 227 sun hours · 73% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
May
1/1023–28°C (feels 33°C) · 26 rain days (346h) · 196 sun hours · 81% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
1/1023–27°C (feels 32°C) · 28 rain days (389h) · 166 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
1/1023–27°C (feels 32°C) · 25 rain days (317h) · 167 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
1/1023–27°C (feels 32°C) · 27 rain days (363h) · 161 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
September
1/1023–27°C (feels 32°C) · 27 rain days (402h) · 168 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
1/1022–27°C (feels 32°C) · 29 rain days (450h) · 168 sun hours · 86% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
November
1/1022–26°C (feels 31°C) · 26 rain days (414h) · 157 sun hours · 87% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
December
4/1023–27°C (feels 31°C) · 13 rain days (181h) · 224 sun hours · 79% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Manuel Antonio
When is the best time to visit Manuel Antonio?
January is the highest-scoring month (5/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 23–28°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are January, February, March.
What is the worst time to visit Manuel Antonio?
May is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–28°C (26 rainy days).
Is Manuel Antonio too hot in summer?
12 months (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Manuel Antonio?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in March. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Manuel Antonio by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in March and is lowest in November at 6 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 9, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 10, May 9, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 8, Oct 7, Nov 6, Dec 8. January, February, March, April, May, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Manuel Antonio in March?
March is the peak UV month in Manuel Antonio, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Manuel Antonio on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. March is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 14 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.