Bocas del Toro

Bastimentos Island Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Bastimentos Island, Panama this January 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 January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Bocas del Toro.

For specific regional insights in Bastimentos Island, Panama, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Isla del Rey with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Bastimentos with 214 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Bocas del Toro enjoys about 275 hours of sunlight, 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) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Bastimentos Island, Panama?

Temperature range in Bastimentos Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Bastimentos Island (January)

Bocas del Toro

In January Bocas del Toro 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
275 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
314 mm (12 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Bastimentos

In January 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
275 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Isla del Rey

In January 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 moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bocas del Toro 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Bastimentos 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Isla del Rey 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Bastimentos Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Bastimentos Island, Panama generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bocas del Toro sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Average temperatures in Bastimentos Island, Panama during January range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Bocas del Toro.

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

Rainfall in Bastimentos Island, Panama peaks during January. Bocas del Toro averages roughly 198 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bocas del Toro, January might be a good time to visit Bastimentos Island, Panama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February and March provide pleasant weather in Bocas del Toro. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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