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Santa Catalina in January

Great month. Inside Santa Catalina's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
High
Panama overall
Prices
High
Panama overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Santa Catalina

Inside Santa Catalina's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Santa Catalina in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Santa CatalinaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 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 Santa Catalina, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 1

January: Inside Santa Catalina's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

February: Inside Santa Catalina's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Santa Catalina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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