When to go · Volcán
Volcán in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Panama overall
- Prices
- High
- Panama overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Apr). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- VolcánHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Chiriquí highlands, Panama · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntafine
Cool (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)); the bajareque drizzle blows through Dec–Feb.Cool (59–77 °F (15–25 °C)); the bajareque drizzle blows through Dec–Feb.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- High
- Prices · Panama overall
- High
Panama overall: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Volcán, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5
Jan: 5
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jan: 0
December: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
January: Inside Volcán's best window: Jan–Apr.
Volcán: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen