Portobelo weather in January (Colon, Panama)

Planning a trip to Portobelo in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Portobelo the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Portobelo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and March generally stand out with 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 January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tocumen, Panama (64 KM, 39 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 January?

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 January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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