Bastimentos weather in December (Bocas del Toro, Panama)

Curious about the December weather in Bastimentos? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Bastimentos typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C.

Bastimentos in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 341 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bastimentos. February, March and April typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bastimentos climate page with graphs.

 

Bastimentos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 341 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Boquete, Panama (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bastimentos in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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