ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs San Antonio: weather in October
San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in October: 49% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio — a 49-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (97% vs 26% of days). This isn't close.
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
- Clear days, October
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 97% of days
San Antonio
TX
- Clear days, October
- 49%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 58%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Frequently asked
Is Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio warmer in October?
San Antonio runs warmer by day in October. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days); San Antonio averages highs of 84°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio in October?
Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio is measurably wetter than San Antonio. Days with measurable rain: Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio 97%, San Antonio 26% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio?
San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in October: 49% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio — a 49-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (97% vs 26% of days). 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.