When is the best time to go to El Progreso

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Progreso, 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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El Progreso weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Progreso 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

El Progreso January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 126mm 6.7hrs 12.4hrs

January is a wet, humid month in El Progreso and the temperature is generally hot.

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

January is in the winter in El Progreso and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 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

El Progreso February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 46mm 7.5hrs 12.6hrs

February in El Progreso is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in El Progreso and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in February »

March

El Progreso March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 34mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in El Progreso is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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 El Progreso.

March is in the spring in El Progreso and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in March »

April

El Progreso April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 110mm 7.6hrs 13hrs

El Progreso's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in El Progreso and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in April »

May

El Progreso May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 273mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in El Progreso and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in El Progreso and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 273mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in May »

June

El Progreso June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 273mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in El Progreso during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in El Progreso and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Progreso with around 273mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in June »

July

El Progreso July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 273mm 5.6hrs 12.6hrs

July in El Progreso is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in El Progreso and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 273mm 10.7 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in July »

August

El Progreso August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 295mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in El Progreso is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in El Progreso and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 295mm 11.6 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in August »

September

El Progreso September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 271mm 5.3hrs 13hrs

El Progreso's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in El Progreso and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in September »

October

El Progreso October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 315mm 5hrs 13.3hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in El Progreso and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in El Progreso and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in October »

November

El Progreso November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 324mm 5hrs 12.4hrs

The climate in El Progreso during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in El Progreso and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 324mm 12.7 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 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in November »

December

El Progreso December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 199mm 5.4hrs 12.6hrs

December in El Progreso is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in El Progreso and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Progreso with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Progreso weather in December »

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El Progreso weather stats

El Progreso weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: March 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.5hrs
Coldest month: November 27.9°C 82.2°F
Wettest month: November 324mm 12.8ins
Warmest sea: October 28.9°C 84°F
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