Weather in October in Panama
Planning a getaway to Panama this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Panama in October?
October in Panama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Cerro Punta at 25°C and very warm in Chitré at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Chitré and 18°C 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, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Taboga with an average of 232 mm to heavy rainfall in Las Lajas with 653 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 105 hours of sunlight expected in Panama City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at October's conditions in Panama, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Panama's yearly weather, check out our Panama climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Panama?
Panama City
In October Panama City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bocas Town
In October Bocas Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boquete
In October Boquete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bastimentos
In October Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Blanca
In October Playa Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Panama.
Is October the best time to visit Panama?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Panama with often 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. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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