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San Blas Islands in July

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) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
18
Crowds
Medium
Panama overall
Prices
Medium
Panama overall

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).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • San Blas IslandsHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 18 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Panama overall
Medium
Prices · Panama overall
Medium

Panama overall: Humpback whales arrive at the Pearl Islands (Jul–Oct).

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 18

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Jan: 0

July: 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.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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