AI-generatedDavid at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 4,010 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 47 m
Climate in David
David has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while October is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, David is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit David
The best time to visit David is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to March. From February to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 627 mm.
David through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
David in the dry season
Dec – Apr
Good
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
David in the rainy season
May – Nov
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 209 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February, November
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: December – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:1718:14
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 17:46–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 18:27–18:35
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 David compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in David in October?
In October, David is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 627 mm. On about 8 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 David.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min06:17 – 18:14
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 90 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- 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 David
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in David: score 87 against 63. In January, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in January. January has 25 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 28.2° | 29.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 627 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 23better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
David month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January32° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In January, David is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in David.
David in January83February34° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In February, David is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in David.
David in February76March35° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In March, David is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in David.
David in March59April34° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In April, David is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in David.
David in April65May31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In May, David is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 450 mm. On about 24 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 David.
David in May64June30° · Sea 29° · 4.1 h
In June, David is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 460 mm. On about 17 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 David.
David in June64July30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In July, David is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 493 mm. On about 20 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 David.
David in July63August30° · Sea 29° · 4.0 h
In August, David is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 505 mm. On about 18 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 David.
David in August64September30° · Sea 29° · 4.2 h
In September, David is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 462 mm. On about 14 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 David.
David in September63October29° · Sea 28° · 3.9 h
In October, David is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 627 mm. On about 8 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 David.
David in October65November29° · Sea 28° · 4.4 h
In November, David is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 585 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in David.
David in November72December31° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In December, David is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in David.
David in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in David
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 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in October (21°), the warmest in March (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) on about 325 days a year, mostly all year round except in February.
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 | 87 | 32° | 22° | 29.0° | 7.8 h | 6 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 34° | 22° | 29.3° | 8.2 h | 4 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 35° | 23° | 29.4° | 8.3 h | 6 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 34° | 23° | 29.5° | 6.8 h | 18 | 164 |
| MayMay | 65 | 31° | 22° | 29.1° | 4.7 h | 29 | 450 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 30° | 22° | 28.7° | 4.1 h | 30 | 460 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 30° | 22° | 28.8° | 4.3 h | 30 | 493 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 30° | 21° | 28.9° | 4.0 h | 31 | 505 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 30° | 21° | 28.7° | 4.2 h | 30 | 462 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 29° | 21° | 28.2° | 3.9 h | 31 | 627 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 29° | 21° | 27.8° | 4.4 h | 29 | 585 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 31° | 21° | 28.6° | 6.3 h | 17 | 184 |
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
8.43° N, 82.43° W · 47 m · America/Panama
Sea temperature in David
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 29.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in David ranges from 27.8 °C in November to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.0° | 28.1° | 29.7° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.0° | 29.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.2° | 27.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.8° | 26.8° | 28.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 27.5° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in David
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 3.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in David, 33 % 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 in David: 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, David has about 31 rainy days with 627 mm of rain in total.
UV index in David
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 and clouds in David
How breezy and how cloudy David 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 David typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
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 90 % of the sky over David: mostly overcast, with about 3.9 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 and humidity in David
How often the day gets hot in David (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, David has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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 David
Weather for your travel dates
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David 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.
David has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,720 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.
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David vs Boquete
In October the holiday weather in David and Boquete is about equally good (score 63 vs 63). During the day Boquete is 4 °C cooler than David.
| in October | David | Boquete |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Oct – Jan |
Through the year
Panama in October: the best places
In October, David ranks 3 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Colón City29°29°64
- 2Portobelo30°29°64
- 3DavidThis page29°28°63
- 4Boquete25°51
- 5Panama City29°29°41
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Frequently asked questions about David
When is the best time to visit David?
The best time to visit David is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in David?
The sea temperature in David ranges from 27.8 °C in November to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in David in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in David?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. October is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in David?
The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 627 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does David get?
David gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.3 hours a day; in October there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is David in?
David is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to David?
A nonstop flight from London to David takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for David?
David has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 65, summer holidays 63, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 80.