Tocumen, Panama experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 21 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Tocumen, Panama Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Tocumen, Panama. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.4/10
Best: January, February, March
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 30°C / 24°C
Feels Like 36°C / 29°C
Rainy Days 21
Rainfall 175 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 87%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 25°C
Hottest Month
32°C
March
Avg Low24°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
24°C
November
Avg High29°C
Rain27days
Driest Month
2days
February
Avg High31°C
Avg Low24°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
February (Gusts 33)
Sea Temperature
27°C – 30°C
Warmest water: September (
29.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 12.6h
Sunset 18:39
Live conditions—
Tocumen on the map · live conditions
Tocumen, Panama
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Panama
- City
- Tocumen
- Population
- 50.8K
- Coordinates
- 9.09°, -79.38°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 30 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 30°C / 24°C . Feb: 31°C / 24°C . Mar: 32°C / 24°C . Apr: 31°C / 25°C . May: 30°C / 25°C . Jun: 30°C / 24°C . Jul: 30°C / 25°C . Aug: 30°C / 24°C . Sep: 30°C / 24°C . Oct: 29°C / 24°C . Nov: 29°C / 24°C . Dec: 30°C / 24°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 30 mm. Feb: 11 mm. Mar: 13 mm. Apr: 93 mm. May: 245 mm. Jun: 278 mm. Jul: 309 mm. Aug: 265 mm. Sep: 267 mm. Oct: 247 mm. Nov: 253 mm. Dec: 87 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 80%. May: 89%. Jun: 92%. Jul: 91%. Aug: 91%. Sep: 92%. Oct: 92%. Nov: 92%. Dec: 87%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 9h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 10h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 27°C . Mar: 27°C . Apr: 28°C . May: 30°C . Jun: 30°C . Jul: 29°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 30°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 29°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 34 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Mar 2025 · 31°C | Mar · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 24°C | Nov · 24°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 342 mm | Jul · 309 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 16 km/h | Feb · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Fair 
February best
Fair March best
Fair April
Poor May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 30°C / 24°C | 34°C / 28°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| February best | 31°C / 24°C | 35°C / 27°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March best | 32°C / 24°C | 36°C / 28°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 31°C / 25°C | 37°C / 29°C | 14days (93 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 25°C | 37°C / 30°C | 28days (245 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 24°C | 36°C / 30°C | 30days (278 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 25°C | 37°C / 29°C | 30days (309 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 7 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 24°C | 37°C / 29°C | 30days (265 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 30days (267 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 30days (247 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 24°C | 35°C / 28°C | 27days (253 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 30°C / 24°C | 35°C / 28°C | 18days (87 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 87% Very Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Tocumen are January, February, March, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Tocumen, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Tocumen is March, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Tocumen is November, with average overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Tocumen is July, averaging 309mm of precipitation across 30 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Tocumen runs through June, July, August, September, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Tocumen.
Tocumen receives approximately 109 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is February with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Tocumen.
The least favorable months to visit Tocumen are May, June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March instead.
The annual average UV index in Tocumen is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Tocumen is 87%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 29°C (84°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Tocumen are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Tocumen averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 74%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Tocumen is 25°C (77°F), which feels oppressively humid. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Tocumen has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Tocumen ranges from 29°C (84°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Tocumen, with a climate score of 2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March instead for better conditions.
For June in Tocumen, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 30°C (85°F) and 30 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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