Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bocas del Toro, Panama in December.

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Bocas del Toro Bastimentos Carenero Bocatorito

Planning a trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Bocas del Toro in December

Bocas del Toro, Panama is a region in Panama. December in Bocas del Toro generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

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 Bocas del Toro, Panama, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bocatorito with an average of 285 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Bastimentos with 341 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Bocas del Toro sees close to 220 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Bocas del Toro by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bocas del Toro — 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 Bocas del Toro in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bocas del Toro.

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 Bocas del Toro

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Bocas del Toro, Panama?

Temperature range in Bocas del Toro (December)

Precipitation variation in Bocas del Toro (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
Climate in Bastimentos →

Carenero

In December Carenero 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
409 mm (16 in)
324 mm (13 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Carenero →

Bocatorito

In December Bocatorito 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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
220 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
353 mm (14 in)
285 mm (11 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Bocatorito →

Punta Laurel

In December Punta Laurel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
220 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
407 mm (16 in)
334 mm (13 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bocas del Toro 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)
Carenero 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Bocatorito 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Punta Laurel 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 334 mm (13 in)

Bocas del Toro weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bocas del Toro, Panama in December?

Bocas del Toro, Panama typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bocas del Toro average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bocas del Toro, Panama in December?

Average temperatures in Bocas del Toro, 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 Bocas del Toro, Panama get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bocas del Toro records an average of 314 mm (12 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Bocas del Toro, Panama?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bocas del Toro, December may not be the ideal time to visit Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Generally speaking, February and March provide 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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