Portobelo weather in December (Colon, Panama)

Can you expect sunny skies in Portobelo in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Portobelo generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 24°C.

Precipitation

Portobelo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 175 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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).

Where to go in Panama in December

Find out more about the weather in Panama and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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