Río Gatún Weather in October

What's the weather like in Río Gatún (Colón) in October 2025?

The climate in Río Gatún during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Río Gatún and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (72°F) is normal.

Río Gatún weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Nightly temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Average temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 379 mm 14.9 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Río Gatún with around 379mm 14.9 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Río Gatún

Río Gatún average temperature in October

October rainfall

Río Gatún average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Río Gatún average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Río Gatún in October 2025.

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Río Gatún weather stats

Río Gatún weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: March 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: November 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: November 452mm 17.8ins
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