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Manuel Antonio in January

Great month. Inside Manuel Antonio's best window: Dec–Apr.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Costa Rica overall
Prices
High
Costa Rica overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Manuel Antonio

Inside Manuel Antonio's best window: Dec–Apr.

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Manuel Antonio in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Manuel AntonioHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Central and south Pacific, Costa Rica · Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Osa, Corcovadobest weather

    Very wet Sep–Oct; some Osa lodges close and Corcovado can shut in October (check).

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Costa Rica overall
High
Prices · Costa Rica overall
High

Costa Rica overall: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Manuel Antonio, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Manuel Antonio's best window: Dec–Apr.

February: 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

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