End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Manuel Antonio in October
This is the coldest month in Manuel Antonio: highs average 81°F (27°C) and lows 77°F (25°C), with about 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 13.3 in (337 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 77°F (25°C).
With 89% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 87%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are January – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, August – October.
- Comfort holds steady from September (40 → 40/100).
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics89% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes13.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Manuel Antonio in October
With 13.3 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
El Avión
Bar in a cargo plane.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 13.3 in of rain.
Marina Pez Vela
Quepos marina with restaurants.
Playa Biesanz
Sheltered cove for snorkeling.
Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar
Fresh falafel, shawarma and hummus plates on the main road; a cheap, fast lunch between the park and the beach.
Nearby in October
- Monteverde in October~78 mi · highs 69°F, 11.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
- La Fortuna in October~82 mi · highs 82°F, 11.1 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Manuel Antonio?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are January – March, at up to 84. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Manuel Antonio in October?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Manuel Antonio in October?
Yes: about 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 90.1 in (2288 mm).
What should I pack for Manuel Antonio in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (89% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (13.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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