Panama weather in October
What is the weather like in Panama in October?
The weather conditions in Panama in October vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During October in Panama, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Cerro Punta with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Chitré with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Chitré and 18°C (64°F) in Cerro Punta. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October varies from heavy in Taboga with an average of 232mm (9.15 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Las Lajas with 653mm (26 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 105 hours of sunshine in Panama City during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Panama, check out the map below.
Where to go in Panama in October
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Popular destinations in Panama
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Average weather in Panama City
In October Panama City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bocas Town
In October Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Boquete
In October Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bastimentos
In October Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In October Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Panama?
In our opinion October is not the best time to visit Panama with commonly poor weather in Panama City.
On average the best time to visit Panama is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Panama City.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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