How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in November?

Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is November hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in November?

Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Panama's Pacific beaches in November

November is a good month for Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B+, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 90% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayB+6th of 12 months

Highs / water83°FSea 84°F

Rain chance90%on a given day

Waves1.7 fttypical

CrowdsModerateThanksgiving

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.

October: B · November: B+ · December: 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 November

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

Beach	Typical Nov	This week
Playa Blanca Beach Resort	B+	SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama	B+	SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+
Coronado Beach Resorts	B+	SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB+
Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueBWedB
The Beach House At La Playita Resort & Marina	B+	SatBSunB+MonC+TueB-WedB+
Holiday Inn	B+	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 November

Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?: November is a good month for Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B+, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 90% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in November?: Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is November hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in November?: Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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.