When is the best time to go to Portobelo

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Portobelo 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

Portobelo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 94mm 6.8hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

January in Portobelo is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Portobelo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Portobelo and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 94mm 3.7 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Portobelo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 53mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portobelo, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Portobelo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

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March

Portobelo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 38mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Portobelo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Portobelo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 95mm 8.1hrs 13hrs 28°C

Portobelo's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Portobelo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Portobelo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 315mm 5.6hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Portobelo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Portobelo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 317mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

Portobelo's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Portobelo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Portobelo with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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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July

Portobelo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 341mm 5.6hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Portobelo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 341mm 13.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Portobelo weather in July »

August

Portobelo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 336mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Portobelo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 336mm 13.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Portobelo weather in August »

September

Portobelo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 277mm 5.4hrs 13hrs 29°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Portobelo and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 277mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Portobelo weather in September »

October

Portobelo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 332mm 5.1hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Portobelo and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 332mm 13.1 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portobelo weather in October »

November

Portobelo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 503mm 4.9hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

November is a very wet, humid month in Portobelo and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Portobelo.

November is in the fall / autumn in Portobelo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 503mm 19.8 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Portobelo weather in November »

December

Portobelo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 289mm 5.5hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

December in Portobelo is generally very wet with the temperature being 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 Portobelo.

December is in the winter in Portobelo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Portobelo with around 289mm 11.4 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Portobelo weather stats

Portobelo weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: March 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: April 8.1hrs
Coldest month: November 27.6°C 81.7°F
Wettest month: November 503mm 19.8ins
Warmest sea: October 28.9°C 84°F
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