Manuel Antonio in March
Great time to visit
March offers the last hurrah of dry season with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. Crowds start thinning slightly as spring breakers head home, but Easter preparations keep things busy.
Weather
The tail end of dry season brings slightly warmer days around 31°C and the occasional afternoon shower. Humidity creeps up to 70% as the transition to wet season begins. Mornings are still beautifully clear with gentle breezes off the Pacific.
31°C high23°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spring Break crowds from US universities
- •Easter Week preparations begin
- •End of Costa Rican school year
March Tips
- •Book early for Easter week or avoid it entirely - prices double and everything gets booked
- •Pack a light rain jacket for those afternoon showers that pop up
- •Sea conditions are still excellent for snorkeling and kayaking
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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