Portobelo Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Portobelo’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Panama.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With minimal seasonal shifts, Portobelo experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°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 chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Portobelo by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. June, the city’s warmest month, receives 98 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 89 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. It records 214 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Panama Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Panama. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Portobelo Temperatures Compared World Wide
Portobelo’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Portobelo, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 70% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 28°C. In the warmest month, June, the humidity is 81% combined with an average maximum temperature of 29°C, which creates a very high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Portobelo’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Portobelo climate page.
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