When to go · San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Medium
- Panama overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Panama overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- MarchGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- AprilGreatInside San Blas Islands's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Weather in November
- San Blas IslandsHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 19 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 19 days
Festivals and holidays
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 · Panama
Parades and closures; three days of holidays.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- Medium
- Prices · Panama overall
- Medium
Panama overall: Rainy; patriotic holidays (3–5, 10, 28 Nov) close offices and fill beaches.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Nov: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 19
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 1
Jan: 0
November: 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