When to go · Islas Ladrones
Islas Ladrones in December
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year)). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Panama overall
- Prices
- High
- Panama overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year)). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Islas Ladrones's best window: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year).
- JuneGreatInside Islas Ladrones's best window: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year).
- JulyGreatInside Islas Ladrones's best window: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year).
- AugustGreatInside Islas Ladrones's best window: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year).
Weather in December
- Islas LadronesHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
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 Islas Ladrones, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 8 (better)
May: 16
Crowds
Dec: High
May: Low
Prices
Dec: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year)). Across Panama: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.
May: Inside Islas Ladrones's best window: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year).
Islas Ladrones: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen