When to go · San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands in January
Great month. Inside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Panama overall
- Prices
- High
- Panama overall
Verdict
Inside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for San Blas Islands in this guide.
Weather in January
- San Blas IslandsHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- High
- Prices · Panama overall
- High
Panama overall: Dry and windy on the Pacific; peak season; Boquete flower fair (check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
Feb: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
February: 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen