Panama's Pacific beaches in September
September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 97% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day).
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
August: B · September: B · October: B. The best months are usually January, February and December, and the weakest are July and August.
Best beaches in Panama's Pacific beaches in September
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Sep | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Blanca Beach Resort | B+ | SatBSunA-MonB-TueBWedB |
| Coronado Beach Resorts | B+ | SatB-SunA-MonBTueB-WedB |
| Dreams Playa Bonita Panama | B | SatBSunBMonC+TueBWedB+ |
| 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 September
Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.
Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Panama's Pacific beaches?
- September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Panama's Pacific beaches: a typical day grades B, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 86°F and about a 97% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day).
- How warm is Panama's Pacific beaches in September?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 86°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is September hurricane season in Panama's Pacific beaches?
- No. Storm risk is very low in September.
- How crowded is Panama's Pacific beaches in September?
- Typically quiet, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.