Tocumen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Tocumen, Panama, Panama, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in April at 31°C (88°F) and dipping in February to 30°C (86°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2291 mm (90 in) annually. September is the wettest month. It has distinct dry (January to March) and wet (May to November) seasons. The sunniest month is March, with 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Tocumen
With minimal seasonal shifts, Tocumen experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, February.
Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in April to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Tocumen
Tocumen has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2291 mm (90 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Tocumen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 298 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tocumen 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 Tocumen
For those who appreciate different seasons, Tocumen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Tocumen
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C (79°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in May.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Tocumen by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tocumen.
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
Wind Speed in Tocumen
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in June, September, October and November to 5 m/s (10 knots) in January, February, March and April. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Tocumen 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Tocumen
With its warm weather, Tocumen experiences temperatures from 30°C (86°F) to 31°C (88°F) throughout the year. January, February, March and April offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that May, June, July, August, September, October and November make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
