When to go · San Blas Islands

San Blas Islands in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: High; Panama overall
Prices: High; Panama overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Blas Islands

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

San Blas IslandsHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days

Panama overall: Dry season arrives mid-month; Christmas demand.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas Islands, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).

January: Inside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).

San Blas Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.