How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in January?

Typical highs are about 88°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is January hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?

No. Storm risk is very low in January.

How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in January?

Typically very busy, around New Year holiday and MLK weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Panama's Pacific beaches in January

January is one of the best months to visit Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 83°F and about a 44% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).

Typical dayA-1st of 12 months

Highs / water88°FSea 83°F

Rain chance44%on a given day

Waves1.3 fttypical

CrowdsVery busyNew Year holiday

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Panama's Pacific beaches month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

December: A- · January: A- · February: 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 January

Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Jan	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 January

Further afield: Huatulco (A). Every destination in January.

Questions

Is January a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?: January is one of the best months to visit Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 83°F and about a 44% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).
How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in January?: Typical highs are about 88°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is January hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?: No. Storm risk is very low in January.
How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in January?: Typically very busy, around New Year holiday and MLK weekend. 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.