AI-generatedBocas del Toro at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 3,374 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Bocas del Toro is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bocas del Toro
The best time to visit Bocas del Toro is all year round. The sea reaches 29.3 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 457 mm of precipitation.
Bocas del Toro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bocas del Toro in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Bocas del Toro in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 85 rainy days in all
Bocas del Toro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Bocas del Toro in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1718:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:45 · evening 17:45–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:04 · evening 18:25–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bocas del Toro compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Bocas del Toro in October?
In October, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:17 – 18:13
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bocas del Toro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Bocas del Toro: score 71 against 63. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in March. March has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 21better |
| Rainfall | 290 mm | 200 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bocas del Toro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January29° · Sea 27° · 5.7 h
In January, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 302 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in January70February29° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h
In February, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 244 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in February71March30° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In March, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 200 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in March68April30° · Sea 28° · 5.5 h
In April, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in April64May31° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In May, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in May63June30° · Sea 29° · 4.0 h
In June, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 262 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in June63July30° · Sea 29° · 3.8 h
In July, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 326 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in July63August30° · Sea 29° · 3.9 h
In August, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 262 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in August64September30° · Sea 29° · 4.2 h
In September, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 189 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in September63October30° · Sea 29° · 4.0 h
In October, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in October63November29° · Sea 29° · 3.8 h
In November, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 457 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in November66December29° · Sea 28° · 4.7 h
In December, Bocas del Toro is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 391 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bocas del Toro.
Bocas del Toro in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bocas del Toro
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (22°), the warmest in May (23°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 29° | 22° | 27.4° | 5.7 h | 24 | 302 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 29° | 22° | 27.5° | 6.0 h | 22 | 244 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 30° | 22° | 27.8° | 6.4 h | 21 | 200 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 30° | 23° | 28.3° | 5.5 h | 19 | 183 |
| MayMay | 64 | 31° | 23° | 28.8° | 4.3 h | 26 | 267 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 30° | 23° | 29.0° | 4.0 h | 28 | 262 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 30° | 23° | 28.5° | 3.8 h | 29 | 326 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 30° | 23° | 28.7° | 3.9 h | 28 | 262 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 30° | 23° | 29.3° | 4.2 h | 26 | 189 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 30° | 23° | 29.2° | 4.0 h | 27 | 290 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 29° | 22° | 28.5° | 3.8 h | 26 | 457 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 29° | 22° | 27.8° | 4.7 h | 25 | 391 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.34° N, 82.24° W · 3 m · America/Panama
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Bocas del Toro
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bocas del Toro ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 26.8° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.8° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bocas del Toro
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Bocas del Toro, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bocas del Toro: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bocas del Toro has about 27 rainy days with 290 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bocas del Toro
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bocas del Toro
How breezy and how cloudy Bocas del Toro is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bocas del Toro typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Bocas del Toro: mostly overcast, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bocas del Toro
How often the day gets hot in Bocas del Toro (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bocas del Toro has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bocas del Toro
Weather for your travel dates
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Bocas del Toro in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bocas del Toro has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,630 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Panama
- Currency
- Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +507
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bocas del Toro vs Boquete
In October the holiday weather in Bocas del Toro and Boquete is about equally good (score 63 vs 63). During the day Boquete is 5 °C cooler than Bocas del Toro.
| in October | Bocas del Toro | Boquete |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 31 |
| Best time | All year | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Panama in October: the best places
In October, Bocas del Toro ranks 3 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Colón City30°29°64
- 2Portobelo30°29°64
- 3Bocas del ToroThis page30°29°63
- 4David29°28°63
- 5Boquete25°50
- 6Panama City29°29°41
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Frequently asked questions about Bocas del Toro
When is the best time to visit Bocas del Toro?
The best time to visit Bocas del Toro is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bocas del Toro?
The sea temperature in Bocas del Toro ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bocas del Toro in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Bocas del Toro?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Bocas del Toro?
The wettest month is November with 457 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 183 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bocas del Toro get?
Bocas del Toro gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bocas del Toro in?
Bocas del Toro is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bocas del Toro?
A nonstop flight from London to Bocas del Toro takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bocas del Toro?
Bocas del Toro has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 64, summer holidays 63, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 68.