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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio vs San Antonio: weather in September

San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in September: 36% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio — a 36-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (92% vs 31% of days). This isn't close.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific September. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica

Clear days, September
0%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
83°F
Early September (1st–15th)
0%
Late September (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
92% of days

San Antonio

TX

Clear days, September
36%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
92°F
Early September (1st–15th)
30%
Late September (16th–end)
42%
Rain frequency
31% of days
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Frequently asked

Is Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio warmer in September?

San Antonio runs warmer by day in September. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days); San Antonio averages highs of 92°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio in September?

Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio is measurably wetter than San Antonio. Days with measurable rain: Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio 92%, San Antonio 31% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in September, Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio or San Antonio?

San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in September: 36% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio — a 36-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (92% vs 31% 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.