Manuel Antonio weather in December
In December, Manuel Antonio sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 491 mm of rain across 29.7 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Manuel Antonio's 4th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Manuel Antonio's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 491 mm
- 29.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 5:49 AM – 5:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Manuel Antonio reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 23 |
| 2 | 26 | 23 |
| 3 | 26 | 23 |
| 4 | 26 | 23 |
| 5 | 26 | 23 |
| 6 | 26 | 23 |
| 7 | 26 | 23 |
| 8 | 26 | 23 |
| 9 | 26 | 23 |
| 10 | 26 | 23 |
| 11 | 26 | 23 |
| 12 | 26 | 23 |
| 13 | 27 | 23 |
| 14 | 27 | 23 |
| 15 | 27 | 23 |
| 16 | 27 | 23 |
| 17 | 27 | 23 |
| 18 | 27 | 23 |
| 19 | 27 | 23 |
| 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 21 | 27 | 23 |
| 22 | 27 | 23 |
| 23 | 27 | 23 |
| 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 26 | 27 | 23 |
| 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 27 | 23 |
| 29 | 27 | 23 |
| 30 | 27 | 23 |
| 31 | 27 | 23 |
Manuel Antonio weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 23° | 216 | 26.4 | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 27° / 23° | 125 | 21.1 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 131 | 24.5 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 27° / 24° | 342 | 28.3 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| May | 27° / 24° | 805 | 30.9 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 24° | 819 | 29.9 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 23° | 906 | 31 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 23° | 958 | 31 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 27° / 23° | 805 | 29.9 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 23° | 963 | 30.9 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 26° / 23° | 898 | 30 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 27° / 23° | 491 | 29.7 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 19 | 81 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 20 | 80 |
| 7 | 20 | 80 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Manuel Antonio gets around 491 mm of rain over 29.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 96% and peaks near 99% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 |
| 2 | 99 |
| 3 | 99 |
| 4 | 99 |
| 5 | 99 |
| 6 | 99 |
| 7 | 99 |
| 8 | 99 |
| 9 | 99 |
| 10 | 98 |
| 11 | 98 |
| 12 | 98 |
| 13 | 97 |
| 14 | 97 |
| 15 | 97 |
| 16 | 96 |
| 17 | 96 |
| 18 | 95 |
| 19 | 95 |
| 20 | 95 |
| 21 | 94 |
| 22 | 94 |
| 23 | 93 |
| 24 | 93 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 92 |
| 27 | 92 |
| 28 | 91 |
| 29 | 91 |
| 30 | 91 |
| 31 | 91 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 98% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 31 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:42 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 5:11 PM to 5:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 5:42 | 5:11 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 5:42 | 5:11 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 5:43 | 5:12 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:43 | 5:12 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:12 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:13 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:13 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:13 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:14 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:14 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 5:47 | 5:14 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 5:47 | 5:15 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 5:48 | 5:15 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 5:48 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 5:49 | 5:16 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 5:49 | 5:16 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 5:50 | 5:17 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 5:50 | 5:17 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 5:51 | 5:18 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 5:51 | 5:18 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 5:52 | 5:19 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 5:52 | 5:19 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:20 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:20 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:21 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:21 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:22 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:22 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:23 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:23 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:24 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.79 kWh/m² to a high of 6.26 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.51 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Manuel Antonio?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Manuel Antonio.
What to pack for Manuel Antonio in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Manuel Antonio sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 23°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 30 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Manuel Antonio in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in November near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Manuel Antonio in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Manuel Antonio peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Manuel Antonio in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Manuel Antonio is worst in May — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Manuel Antonio?
Manuel Antonio sits at 9.4°N, 84.2°W, 0 m above sea level, in Costa Rica. The nearest listed city is Tejar, 38 km away.
Topography around Manuel Antonio
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Manuel Antonio.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Manuel Antonio has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 195 m around an average of 40 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 821 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,764 m.
The land around Manuel Antonio is covered by trees (58%) and water (36%) within 3 km, water (52%) and trees (39%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Costa Rica travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 59% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,970
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 81%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 17.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 516
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Manuel Antonio (9.4087°, -84.1558°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).