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Bastimentos Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bastimentos Island, Panama in December.

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Bocas del Toro Bastimentos Isla del Rey

Planning a journey to Bastimentos Island, Panama this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bastimentos Island in December

Bastimentos Island, Panama is a region in Panama. December in Bastimentos Island generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Bocas del Toro.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bastimentos Island, Panama, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Isla del Rey with an average of 160 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Bastimentos with 341 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Bocas del Toro typically receives 220 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Bastimentos Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bastimentos Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bocas del Toro)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bastimentos Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bastimentos Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bastimentos Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Bastimentos Island, Panama?

Temperature range in Bastimentos Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Bastimentos Island (December)

Bocas del Toro

In December Bocas del Toro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
220 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
397 mm (16 in)
314 mm (12 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Bastimentos

In December Bastimentos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
220 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
431 mm (17 in)
341 mm (13 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Isla del Rey

In December Isla del Rey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
349 mm (14 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
15 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bastimentos Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bocas del Toro 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 314 mm (12 in)
Bastimentos 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 341 mm (13 in)
Isla del Rey 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Bastimentos Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bastimentos Island, Panama in December?

December in Bastimentos Island, Panama brings poor weather. In Bocas del Toro, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Bastimentos Island, Panama in December?

Average temperatures in Bastimentos Island, Panama during December range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Bocas del Toro.

Does Bastimentos Island, Panama get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Bastimentos Island, Panama, with Bocas del Toro averaging around 314 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Bastimentos Island, Panama?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bastimentos Island, Panama due to the typically poor weather in Bocas del Toro.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Bocas del Toro. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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