When to go · San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands in October
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
- Low
- Panama overall
- Prices
- Low
- Panama overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Nov (rain, rough crossings), late Dec–early Jan (busiest).
Is another month better than October?
October 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 October
- 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
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- Low
- Prices · Panama overall
- Low
Panama overall: Wettest in Panama City; Bocas often calm and clear.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Blas Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 19
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: 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