Big Creek Temperature by Month
Big Creek in Panama enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Big Creek Monthly Temperatures
Year-round, Big Creek experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in June to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, January. Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in June to 24°C (75°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Big Creek by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. June, the warmest month, sees 130 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Big Creek Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Big Creek spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Big Creek vs Panama
The map below shows the annual temperature across Panama. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Big Creek vs World: Temperature Compared
Big Creek's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Big Creek?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Big Creek, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In June, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Big Creek's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Big Creek climate page.
