Portobelo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Portobelo, Colon, Panama, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 29°C (84°F). June is the warmest month at 29°C (84°F), while January is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
With around 2730 mm (107 in) of annual rainfall, Portobelo has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from May to December. The wettest month is November. The sunniest month is March, with 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Portobelo
The temperature in Portobelo remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in June to 24°C (75°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Portobelo
Portobelo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2730 mm (107 in) of rainfall annually. Portobelo can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 328 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Portobelo Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Portobelo
Portobelo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Portobelo by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Portobelo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 82%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Portobelo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Portobelo
Portobelo has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February, March and April, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.
The rainy season occurs during May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the area experiences its heaviest rainfall. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
