When to go · Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainy season, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainy season, check).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Manuel AntonioHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days
- Central and south Pacific, Costa Rica · Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Osa, Corcovadorainy
Very wet Sep–Oct; some Osa lodges close and Corcovado can shut in October (check).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
Costa Rica overall: Humpback whales off Uvita (Aug–Oct); rain most afternoons.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Manuel Antonio, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainy season, check).
January: Inside Manuel Antonio's best window: Dec–Apr.
Manuel Antonio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast