Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Cerro Punta, Panama in December
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
148mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cerro Punta, Panama with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°C average high
December is close to Cerro Punta's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsJanuary and March to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December148mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Cerro Punta's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December is below Cerro Punta's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is below Cerro Punta's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December46 weather score
December sits close to Cerro Punta's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.