Panama's Pacific beaches in December
December is one of the best months to visit Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 84°F and about a 66% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Panama's Pacific beaches month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-88°F
- FebA-89°F
- MarA-90°F
- AprB+89°F
- MayB87°F
- JunB85°F
- JulB86°F
- AugB85°F
- SepB85°F
- OctB84°F
- NovB+83°F
- DecA-86°F
November: B+ · December: A- · January: A-. The best months are usually January, February and December, and the weakest are July and August.
Best beaches in Panama's Pacific beaches in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Blanca Beach Resort | A- | SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB |
| Dreams Playa Bonita Panama | A- | SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+ |
| Coronado Beach Resorts | A- | SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB |
| Radisson Hotel Panama Canal | A- | SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+ |
| The Westin Playa Bonita Panama | A- | SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+ |
| Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge | A- | SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB |
| The Beach House At La Playita Resort & Marina | A- | SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+ |
| Holiday Inn | 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.
Better beach options in December
Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?
- December is one of the best months to visit Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 84°F and about a 66% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in December?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 12 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.