Panama in November

Rainy; patriotic holidays (3–5, 10, 28 Nov) close offices and fill beaches.

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry and windy on the Pacific; peak season; Boquete flower fair (check).
• FebruaryGreatDry; Carnival may fall here (check) — Panama City and Las Tablas full.
• MarchGreatDry and hot; Caribbean calm; Semana Santa possible (check).
• DecemberGoodDry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.

• Pacific side · Panama City, Canal, Pearl Islands, Azuerorainy

  Dry, breezy mid-December to April; the rest of the year brings heavy afternoon storms.

• Chiriquí highlands · 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.

• Caribbean · Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala, Portobelorainy

  Rain possible any month; September–October and February–March are the driest spells; outside the hurricane belt.

• Caribbean West: Bocas del Toro and the islands · Caribbean coast and archipelagofine

  Rain is possible all year; the driest stretch is roughly February to April and again in September–October. The heaviest rain and the highest humidity fall from May to August, and the Caribbean side can be wet when the Pacific side is dry.

• Central Panama: Panama City and the Pacific side · city, Canal, Coronadorainy

  Dry season roughly mid-December to April; May–November is wet, with heavy afternoon showers and the highest humidity in September–October.

• Central Panama: El Valle and the interior · mountain crater, 600 mrainy

  Cooler than the city by several degrees; mornings clear, cloud builds after midday.

• Central Panama: Portobelo and the Caribbean side · Colón coastrainy

  Rainier than the Pacific side and can rain in any month; the calmest, driest window is February–April.

• Eastern Panama: Guna Yala coast and islands · Caribbean side, San Blas archipelagocheck

  Seasonal conditions: check. Rain is possible any month, and boat rides can be choppy when the trade winds are strong.

• Eastern Panama: Darién interior · Inland rainforest east of Yavizacheck

  Hot and humid year-round; trail and river conditions: check.

• Pacific West: Chiriquí lowlands and coast · David, Boca Chica, Pedregalrainy

  Dry December–April; rainy May–November with sunny mornings and afternoon showers. No hurricanes.

• Pacific West: Chiriquí highlands · Boquete, Volcán, Cerro Puntarainy

  Noticeably cooler than the coast, especially at night; bring a layer. Rain is common in the green season.

• Pacific West: Azuero (Herrera, Los Santos) · Pedasí, Chitrérainy

  Hot and dry December–April; festival season peaks around Carnival.

• Panama City30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 19 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 19 rain days
• Aguadulce31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Balboa30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
• Bastimentos30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 8 rain days
• Boca Brava32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain days
• Boca Chica31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain days
• Bocas del Toro32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 19 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 19 rain days
• Boquete23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 18 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 18 rain days
• Cambutal30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 6 rain days
• Cerro Punta22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 16 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 16 rain days
• Changuinola30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 17 rain days
• Colón30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 15 rain days
• Coronado30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• David30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 10 rain days
• El Valle de Antón28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 17 rain days
• Gamboa30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain days
• Gualaca30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days
• Isla Carenero30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 6 rain days
• Isla Palenque33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
• Islas Ladrones30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 17 rain days
• Islas Paridas31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 15 rain days
• Islas Secas31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Las Lajas31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Mulatupo o Sasardi29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 6 rain days
• Pedasi30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
• Portobelo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 20 rain days
• Puerto Obaldia32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain days
• San Blas Islands30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 19 rain days
• San Francisco30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 18 rain days
• Santa Catalina30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Santa Fe30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
• Santiago de Veraguas30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 17 rain days
• Taboga31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
• Volcán31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Separation from Colombia, Flag Day, Colón Day big impact

  3–5 Nov

  Parades and closures; three days of holidays.

• Grito de La Villa and Independence from Spain

  10 and 28 Nov

  More holidays and parades.

• National days

  Nov 3, 4, 5, 10 and 28 · Panama City

  Parades; Casco Viejo is crowded and many offices are shut.

• November national days

  Nov 3, 4, 5 and 10, 28 · Panama City

  Parades and closures; Casco Viejo is crowded, and many offices are shut.

• Rainy season

  May–November · Panama City

  Heavy afternoon rain; outdoor stops belong in the morning.

Crowds · Panama

Medium

Prices · Panama

Medium

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

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Rated best or good this month

• Cambutal

  Best months: Dry season Dec–Apr for calm beach, rainy season May–Nov for big surf, whales July–Oct

• Islas Ladrones

  Best months: May–Nov for giant manta rays (check sea conditions for the rest of the year)

Better another month

• Panama City

  Wet; national holidays crowd the old town.