When to go · Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro, month by month
The best months for Bocas del Toro: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Dry and windy on the Pacific; peak season; Boquete flower fair (check).31 °C / 20 °C, 12 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).31 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).31 °C / 21 °C, 9 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Hot, last dry weeks on the Pacific.31 °C / 21 °C, 12 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.32 °C / 22 °C, 18 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Afternoon storms; lush Canal forests.32 °C / 22 °C, 20 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec and Jul–Aug (wettest; Dec averages about 560 mm).32 °C / 22 °C, 22 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec and Jul–Aug (wettest; Dec averages about 560 mm).32 °C / 22 °C, 22 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).32 °C / 22 °C, 18 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).32 °C / 22 °C, 18 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Rainy; patriotic holidays (3–5, 10, 28 Nov) close offices and fill beaches.32 °C / 22 °C, 19 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 19 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec and Jul–Aug (wettest; Dec averages about 560 mm).31 °C / 21 °C, 22 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: High