Manuel Antonio in April
Great time to visit
April splits between Easter madness and the pleasant onset of green season. Post-Easter offers fewer crowds and lower prices while still delivering mostly sunny mornings and manageable afternoon showers.
Weather
Transition month where dry season meets wet season in a pleasant middle ground. Days reach 32°C with increasing afternoon thunderstorms that cool things down nicely. Humidity jumps to 75% but ocean breezes help. Mornings are typically clear and beautiful.
32°C high24°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$160/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter Week (Semana Santa) - major holiday
- •Earth Day beach cleanups
- •End of peak tourist season
April Tips
- •Easter Week is absolute chaos - everything closes Thursday-Sunday and crowds are insane
- •Afternoon rains start becoming regular - plan beach time for mornings
- •Hotel rates begin dropping after Easter, making late April a sweet spot
All Months
Dry season runs December through April — this is when you get guaranteed sunshine and calm seas, but also the highest prices and biggest crowds. January and February are perfect: sunny days, cool evenings, and the Christmas rush has died down. March and April get hot and windy, but the surf's consistent. Here's what most guides won't tell you: late November can be fantastic. The rains are tapering off, prices drop, and you might have beaches to yourself. Avoid September and October — it rains daily, roads flood, and some hotels close. May through August is shoulder season: morning sunshine, afternoon showers, and 30% cheaper accommodations. Pack a rain jacket and embrace the green season's dramatic skies. Wildlife activity peaks in early morning regardless of season, so set that alarm.
Manuel Antonio Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
7/10
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