Portobelo weather in January (Colon, Panama)

What should you pack for a trip to Portobelo in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Portobelo during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C.

Precipitation

Portobelo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 214 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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).

Where to go in Panama in January

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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portobelo.

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