Bastimentos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Bastimentos has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3345 mm (132 in) of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 431 mm (17 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March brings less rainfall, with 152 mm (6 in) over 8 rainy days.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 150 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bastimentos Temperature page.
Explore Bastimentos's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Bastimentos spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Panama: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Panama. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Bastimentos vs World: Rainfall Compared
Bastimentos's average annual precipitation is 3345 mm (132 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Bastimentos:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Bastimentos's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bastimentos Climate page.
