Portobelo weather in October (Colon, Panama)

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

In October, Portobelo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C.

Portobelo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 306 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 115 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Portobelo. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portobelo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 306 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 115 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 October?

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 October.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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