Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Cerro Punta, Panama in January
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°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
January20°C average high
January 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
January73mm average rain
January is one of Cerro Punta's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.2 hours average sun
January is brighter than Cerro Punta's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January56 weather score
January scores above Cerro Punta's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.