Beach Weather in Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

27°
Map

Search

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim

Beach Weather Today in Playa Manzanillo

Today the maximum temperature will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 4.2mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the South. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Playa Manzanillo faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:18 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 83% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Playa Manzanillo

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 7.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 10.0mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

PLAYA MANZANILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 24° 27° 27° 27° 25° 25°
78% 75% 22% 75% 77% 81% 83% 70%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 1.9mm 1.3mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 26° 26° 25° 25°
85% 67% 52% 57% 85% 83% 62% 82%
1.5mm 1.4mm 1.1mm 1.3mm 1.3mm 1.0mm 1.7mm 0.7mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 25° 25°
58% 55% 84% 65% 81% 85% 84% 88%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.2mm 1.0mm 1.0mm 0.8mm 0.9mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
25% 88% 65% 69% 89% 82% 86% 88%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 25° 25°
70% 78% 73% 28% 8% 84% 82% 81%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
78% 73% 81% 71% 30% 62% 53% 82%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 25°
79% 76% 52% 47% 82% 75% 76% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
9.9s 5.8s 5.8s 9.6s 5.8s 9.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
6.2s 6.2s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
6.0s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 14.6s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
14.5s 14.4s 13.9s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
13.3s 13.3s 13.5s 14.0s 14.1s 14.0s 13.4s 13.1s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s 12.3s 12.2s 12.2s 12.1s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 6.2s 6.3s 6.4s 6.5s
Sat 6th December
3:02 AM 9:24 AM 3:37 PM 9:41 PM
2.95 -0.13 2.74 0.09
Sun 7th December
3:53 AM 10:14 AM 4:28 PM 10:34 PM
2.92 -0.12 2.74 0.13
Mon 8th December
4:44 AM 11:04 AM 5:20 PM 11:27 PM
2.83 -0.05 2.70 0.22
Tue 9th December
5:36 AM 11:54 AM 6:14 PM
2.69 0.08 2.63
Wed 10th December
12:21 AM 6:31 AM 12:45 PM 7:09 PM
0.34 2.53 0.23 2.54
Thu 11th December
1:18 AM 7:28 AM 1:38 PM 8:06 PM
0.48 2.36 0.40 2.45
Fri 12th December
2:19 AM 8:28 AM 2:34 PM 9:03 PM
0.60 2.20 0.56 2.38
Sat 6th December
27°
4.2mm
14kmh ESE
70%
Sun 7th December
26°
10.0mm
14kmh SSE
71%
Mon 8th December
27°
5.8mm
15kmh S
75%
Tue 9th December
27°
3.5mm
7kmh SSW
74%
Wed 10th December
27°
0.6mm
9kmh ESE
63%
Thu 11th December
27°
1.0mm
7kmh SSE
66%
Fri 12th December
27°
0.1mm
6kmh S
70%
Sat 13th December
28°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
40%
Sun 14th December
27°
0.1mm
8kmh SSE
39%
Mon 15th December
27°
0.0mm
4kmh S
28%
Tue 16th December
27°
0.0mm
6kmh S
31%
Wed 17th December
27°
0.6mm
5kmh S
45%
Thu 18th December
28°
0.2mm
6kmh SSW
45%
Fri 19th December
28°
0.2mm
6kmh SSW
44%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa Manzanillo don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa Manzanillo, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Experience the beauty and tranquility of taking a holiday at Playa Manzanillo, located on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. This picturesque beach offers visitors a chance to unwind, soak up the sun, and enjoy various activities in a stunning natural setting.

Beach Type

Playa Manzanillo boasts a mixture of soft golden sand and rocky areas, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration. The crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, while the rocky sections provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making snorkeling and diving more interesting at this beach.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Playa Manzanillo include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters make it a safe and enjoyable spot for swimmers of all levels.
  2. Snorkeling: With its unique mix of sandy shoreline and rocky outcrops, Playa Manzanillo is a fantastic place to discover abundant marine life.
  3. Surfing: While not as famous as other surfing spots in Costa Rica, Playa Manzanillo offers some great waves for surfers to catch.
  4. Beachcombing: Stroll along the shoreline to find interesting shells and stones or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  5. Hiking: Take advantage of nearby nature trails that lead you through lush forests with amazing views of the coastline.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts or hotels directly on Playa Manzanillo, you can find various accommodation options nearby such as:

  1. Lodge Ylang Ylang: A charming eco-lodge situated just a short walk from Playa Manzanillo offering private bungalows amidst lush gardens.
  2. Zula Inn Aparthotel: Located close to the beach, this aparthotel offers comfortable apartments with fully-equipped kitchens.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa Manzanillo, consider staying in the following areas:

  1. Santa Teresa: This bustling beach town is just a short drive from Playa Manzanillo and offers a wide variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and activities.
  2. Montezuma: A slightly quieter option, Montezuma is another nearby beach town with plenty of accommodations and amenities to choose from.

Beach Amenities

Playa Manzanillo offers the following amenities for visitors:

  1. Public restrooms
  2. Parking area
  3. Picnic tables
  4. Lifeguard services (seasonal)
  5. Nearby restaurants and bars

Enjoy your holiday at Playa Manzanillo in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, where you can experience the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Have you been there? Rate this beach

Tell us what you think of this beach

Help others by giving tips on this beach, when you visited, the weather and your experience there. All reviews are checked before publication.

Best Beaches

PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN COSTA RICA

Features

Surfing
Beach resort
Sandy
Hotels
Snorkeling
Swimming

Monthly Averages

Nearby Beaches

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.

Booking.com Search FlightsImage

Need Inspiration?

Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.