Best time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches
The best time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches is usually January, February and December, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and August are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October.
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Panama's Pacific beaches month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 88°F | 83°F | 44% | 1.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 89°F | 81°F | 39% | 1.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 90°F | 81°F | 50% | 1.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 89°F | 83°F | 71% | 1.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | B | 87°F | 86°F | 89% | 1.4 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 85°F | 85°F | 96% | 1.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B | 86°F | 85°F | 94% | 1.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| August | B | 85°F | 86°F | 96% | 1.5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| September | B | 85°F | 86°F | 97% | 1.6 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| October | B | 84°F | 85°F | 95% | 1.8 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| November | B+ | 83°F | 84°F | 90% | 1.7 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | A- | 86°F | 84°F | 66% | 1.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 12 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Panama's Pacific beaches
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Playa Blanca Beach Resort Jan A-SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB
- Dreams Playa Bonita Panama Jan A-SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+
- Coronado Beach Resorts Jan A-SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
- Radisson Hotel Panama Canal Jan A-SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
- The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Jan A-SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
- Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge Jan A-SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB
- The Beach House At La Playita Resort & Marina Jan A-SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+
- Holiday Inn Jan A-SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?
- The best time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches is usually January, February and December, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and August are the weakest (B and B). The quietest months are September and October.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in January and February (New Year holiday and MLK weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?
- Tropical storms rarely affect Panama's Pacific beaches.
- When is the water warmest in Panama's Pacific beaches?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).