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Bastimentos Climate by Month

Bastimentos has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Bastimentos remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in June to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bastimentos has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3345 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Bastimentos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 431 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 152 mm of rainfall over 8 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bastimentos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Boquete, Panama (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Boquete, Panama (67 KM, 41 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Bastimentos in Panama

Bastimentos has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 29°C.
The average rainfall figures in Bastimentos are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Bastimentos?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bastimentos?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bastimentos?
    November tops the wettest month list with 431 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bastimentos?
    March is the driest month with 152 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bastimentos?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bastimentos

    Fri   Dec 13
    29°C | 23°C
    N 22 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    30°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    2.6 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    30°C | 23°C
    N 14 km/h
    2.3 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain