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 (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 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 (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Rains start; quieter.32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells)). Across Panama: Afternoon storms; lush Canal forests.32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 20 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec and Jul–Aug (wettest; Dec averages about 560 mm).32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 22 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec and Jul–Aug (wettest; Dec averages about 560 mm).32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 22 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGreatInside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 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 (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 19 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 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 (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 22 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bocas del Toro, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 10
Mar: 9 (better)
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Mar: 1
February: Inside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).
March: Inside Bocas del Toro's best window: Sep–Oct and Feb–Mar (drier spells).
Bocas del Toro: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.