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Manuel Antonio in November
Little changes in Manuel Antonio from October: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), and about 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 9.3 in (235 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 76°F (25°C).
Humidity averages 87%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 9.3 in (235 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are January – March.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in October to 45/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 82°F
- Quick-dry fabrics87% 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
El Avión
Bar in a cargo plane.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.3 in of rain.
Rainmaker Conservation Project
Rainforest reserve with bridges.
Marina Pez Vela
Quepos marina with restaurants.
Playa Espadilla
Long beach outside the park.
Nearby in November
- Monteverde in November~78 mi · highs 69°F, 5.2 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, drier
- La Fortuna in November~82 mi · highs 81°F, 7.0 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Manuel Antonio?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are January – March, at up to 84. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Manuel Antonio in November?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 76°F (25°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Manuel Antonio in November?
Yes: about 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 90.1 in (2288 mm).
What should I pack for Manuel Antonio in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), quick-dry fabrics (87% 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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