AI-generatedPortobelo at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – May
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 2,604 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Portobelo
Portobelo 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 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Portobelo is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Portobelo
The best time to visit Portobelo is from December to May. The sea reaches 29.2 °C in October, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is November with 342 mm.
Portobelo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Portobelo in the dry season
Dec – May
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 120 rainy days in all
Portobelo in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 179 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
Jun – Nov
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: December – May
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0618:02
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 05:53–06:34 · evening 17:34–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:53 · evening 18:15–18:23
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 Portobelo 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 | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Portobelo in October?
In October, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 313 mm. On about 12 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 Portobelo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:06 – 18:02
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- 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 Portobelo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Portobelo: score 80 against 64. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 313 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Portobelo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January29° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In January, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 66 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Portobelo.
Portobelo in January80February29° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In February, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 42 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Portobelo.
Portobelo in February79March29° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In March, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 44 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Portobelo.
Portobelo in March71April30° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h
In April, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 112 mm. On about 13 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in April66May30° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In May, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 258 mm. On about 20 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in May64June30° · Sea 29° · 4.1 h
In June, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 302 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in June63July30° · Sea 29° · 3.8 h
In July, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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 is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 328 mm. On about 18 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in July63August30° · Sea 29° · 3.9 h
In August, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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 is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 326 mm. On about 17 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in August64September30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In September, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 294 mm. On about 16 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in September64October30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In October, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 313 mm. On about 12 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 Portobelo.
Portobelo in October64November29° · Sea 29° · 4.2 h
In November, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 342 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Portobelo.
Portobelo in November69December29° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In December, Portobelo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Portobelo.
Portobelo 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 Portobelo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (24°), the warmest in April (25°). 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 | 75 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 6.7 h | 16 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 29° | 25° | 27.3° | 6.9 h | 13 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 29° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.1 h | 15 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 6.2 h | 21 | 112 |
| MayMay | 66 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 4.8 h | 30 | 258 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 30° | 24° | 28.9° | 4.1 h | 29 | 302 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 3.8 h | 30 | 328 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 30° | 24° | 28.7° | 3.9 h | 31 | 326 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 4.3 h | 30 | 294 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.3 h | 30 | 313 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 29° | 24° | 28.6° | 4.2 h | 29 | 342 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 29° | 25° | 27.9° | 5.8 h | 25 | 177 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Portobelo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Portobelo ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.3° | 26.6° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.7° | 27.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Portobelo
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 4.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Portobelo, 36 % 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 Portobelo: 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, Portobelo has about 30 rainy days with 313 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Portobelo
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 13).
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 Portobelo
How breezy and how cloudy Portobelo 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 Portobelo typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Portobelo: mostly overcast, with about 4.3 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 Portobelo
How often the day gets hot in Portobelo (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, Portobelo has about 12 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 Portobelo
Weather for your travel dates
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Portobelo 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.
Portobelo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 40 min
- Distance
- 8,430 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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Portobelo vs Colón City
In October the holiday weather in Portobelo and Colón City is about equally good (score 64 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Colón City as in Portobelo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Portobelo | Colón City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 30 |
| Best time | Dec – May | Dec – May |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Panama in October: the best places
In October, Portobelo ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
- PortobeloThis page30°29°64
- 2Colón City30°29°64
- 3Bocas del Toro30°29°63
- 4David29°28°63
- 5Boquete25°50
- 6Panama City29°29°41
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Frequently asked questions about Portobelo
When is the best time to visit Portobelo?
The best time to visit Portobelo is from December to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Portobelo?
The sea temperature in Portobelo ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Portobelo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Portobelo?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Portobelo?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is November with 342 mm. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Portobelo get?
Portobelo gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.1 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Portobelo in?
Portobelo is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Portobelo?
A nonstop flight from London to Portobelo takes about 10 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,430 km.
Which school holidays are best for Portobelo?
Portobelo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 66, summer holidays 63, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 72.