Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Manuel Antonio in July
Little changes in Manuel Antonio from June: highs stay near 83°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), and about 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 83°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 11.1 in (281 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What July feels like
Highs settle around 83°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 78°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 86%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
It's a very wet month, with around 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 87%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January – March.
- Comfort holds steady from June (38 → 38/100).
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Quick-dry fabrics86% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Manuel Antonio in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Ronny's Place
Restaurant overlooking coves.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 11.1 in of rain.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Small park of rainforest trails and beaches.
Planet Dolphin catamaran
Sunset catamaran tour.
Playa Biesanz
Sheltered cove for snorkeling.
Nearby in July
- Monteverde in July~78 mi · highs 71°F, 5.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
- La Fortuna in July~82 mi · highs 82°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~264 m to Manuel Antonio's ~108 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Manuel Antonio in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Manuel Antonio?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are January – March. Expect highs of 83°F (29°C) and 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Manuel Antonio in July?
Average highs are 83°F (29°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Manuel Antonio in July?
Yes: about 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 90.1 in (2288 mm).
What should I pack for Manuel Antonio in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), quick-dry fabrics (86% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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