When to go · Cerro Punta

Cerro Punta in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails muddy).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 18
Crowds: Low; Panama overall
Prices: Low; Panama overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cerro Punta

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails muddy).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Cerro PuntaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 18 days
Chiriquí highlands, Panama · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntarainy
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.

Panama overall: Wet on the Pacific; whales; good time for Bocas turtles.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cerro Punta, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails muddy).

January: Inside Cerro Punta's best window: Dec–Apr.

Cerro Punta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.