Portobelo weather in December (Colon, Panama)

What can you expect from the weather in Portobelo during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Portobelo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Portobelo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portobelo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tocumen, Panama (64 KM, 39 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 Portobelo 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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