When is the best time to go to Cerro Punta

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cerro Punta, Panama. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cerro Punta weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cerro Punta are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cerro Punta January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 73mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

Cerro Punta's weather in January is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cerro Punta, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Cerro Punta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cerro Punta February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 68mm 6.8hrs 12.6hrs

February in Cerro Punta is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cerro Punta.

February is in the winter in Cerro Punta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cerro Punta March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 88mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cerro Punta is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cerro Punta, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Cerro Punta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cerro Punta April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 232mm 6.9hrs 13hrs

Cerro Punta's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cerro Punta.

April is in the spring in Cerro Punta and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cerro Punta May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 465mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet month in Cerro Punta and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Cerro Punta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 465mm 18.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cerro Punta June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 361mm 6.2hrs 12.4hrs

The weather in June in Cerro Punta is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Cerro Punta and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 361mm 14.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cerro Punta July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 240mm 6.1hrs 12.6hrs

July in Cerro Punta is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Cerro Punta and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cerro Punta August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 334mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cerro Punta is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Cerro Punta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 334mm 13.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cerro Punta September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 443mm 5.7hrs 13hrs

Cerro Punta's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cerro Punta and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 443mm 17.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cerro Punta October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 558mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet month in Cerro Punta and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cerro Punta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 558mm 22 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cerro Punta November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 358mm 5.8hrs 12.4hrs

November is a very wet month in Cerro Punta and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cerro Punta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 358mm 14.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cerro Punta December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 148mm 6.1hrs 12.6hrs

December in Cerro Punta is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cerro Punta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Cerro Punta and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cerro Punta with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cerro Punta weather stats

Cerro Punta weather statistics
Hottest month: June 21°C 69.8°F
Driest month: February 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: March 7hrs
Coldest month: February 19.4°C 66.9°F
Wettest month: October 558mm 22ins
Warmest sea: April 29.1°C 84.4°F
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