ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs San Antonio: weather in February
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio is the clear winner for sun in February: 51% of days historically clear versus just 19% in San Antonio — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
- Clear days, February
- 51%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 52%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 49%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
San Antonio
TX
- Clear days, February
- 19%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 15%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 31% of days
Frequently asked
Is Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio warmer in February?
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio runs warmer by day in February. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio averages highs of 86°F (highs n=226 days); San Antonio averages highs of 68°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio in February?
Days with measurable rain: Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio 21%, San Antonio 31% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio?
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio is the clear winner for sun in February: 51% of days historically clear versus just 19% in San Antonio — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Compare Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs San Antonio in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.