The best times to visit Costa del Este for ideal weather are

December 17th to April 29th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Costa del Este Travel Info

Weather in Costa del Este

Temperature

Average temperatures in Costa del Este vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 12th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Costa del Este, the hottest months are April, March, and then February. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late March where highs are regularly around 92.5°F (33.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 74.5°F (23.6°C) at night.

Costa del Este Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Costa del Este Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Costa del Este Perceived Temperature (F)

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Costa del Este Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Costa del Este Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 90.5 81.4 73.1
Feb 91.2 81.7 73.3
Mar 91.8 82.6 74.4
Apr 91.9 82.7 75
May 89.3 81.6 75.9
Jun 88.5 81.2 75.9
Jul 88.8 81.1 75.8
Aug 88 80.7 75.5
Sep 88 80.4 75.2
Oct 86.6 79.9 75.2
Nov 87.2 79.6 74.6
Dec 89.1 80.5 73.9

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 32.5 27.4 22.8
Feb 32.9 27.6 22.9
Mar 33.2 28.1 23.6
Apr 33.3 28.2 23.9
May 31.8 27.6 24.4
Jun 31.4 27.3 24.4
Jul 31.6 27.3 24.3
Aug 31.1 27.1 24.2
Sep 31.1 26.9 24
Oct 30.3 26.6 24
Nov 30.7 26.4 23.7
Dec 31.7 26.9 23.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Costa del Este are January, March, and then February. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid May with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of May 14th.

When can you find snow in Costa del Este? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Costa del Este.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Costa del Este (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 1% 0 0.1
Feb 2% 0 2.2
Mar 2% 0 0.4
Apr 11% 0 3.1
May 34% 0 10.3
Jun 24% 0 8.9
Jul 29% 0 6.7
Aug 27% 0 6.6
Sep 29% 0 7.3
Oct 33% 0 9.5
Nov 33% 0 7.8
Dec 15% 0 3.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 1 0 0.3
Feb 2 0 5.6
Mar 2 0 1
Apr 11 0 7.9
May 34 0 26.2
Jun 24 0 22.6
Jul 29 0 17
Aug 27 0 16.8
Sep 29 0 18.5
Oct 33 0 24.1
Nov 33 0 19.8
Dec 15 0 9.4

 

Humidity and Wind

Costa del Este has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is March (54.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is October (79.3%).

Wind in Costa del Este is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is March, followed by February and January. March’s average wind speed of around 3.8 knots (4.4 MPH or 7 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 13.1 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Costa del Este.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.4 Barely noticeable 11.7 Significant breeze
Feb 3.4 Barely noticeable 11.7 Significant breeze
Mar 3.8 Barely noticeable 11.9 Significant breeze
Apr 2.4 Barely noticeable 9.4 Gentle breeze
May 1.8 Barely noticeable 8.4 Significant breeze
Jun 1.6 Barely noticeable 7.8 Gentle breeze
Jul 1.6 Barely noticeable 7.7 Significant breeze
Aug 1.6 Barely noticeable 8.1 Gentle breeze
Sep 1.7 Barely noticeable 8.2 Significant breeze
Oct 2 Barely noticeable 8.7 Gentle breeze
Nov 1.9 Barely noticeable 8.6 Significant breeze
Dec 2.5 Barely noticeable 9.8 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 58.5%
Feb 55.8%
Mar 54.5%
Apr 62.2%
May 72.5%
Jun 75.4%
Jul 75.2%
Aug 76.1%
Sep 77.6%
Oct 79.3%
Nov 78.9%
Dec 71%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Costa del Este?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe, except in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are regional travel advisories for Panama; exercise normal security precautions and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 01, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Costa del Este, Panama is June, followed by March and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Costa del Este in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 23.2 in November means 23.2% of the tourists vs. June.

 

 

Overall Costa del Este Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 92.5°F (33.6°C) and 87.6°F (30.9°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 11 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 7 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Costa del Este, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 88.3°F (31.3°C) and 86.1°F (30.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 9 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Costa del Este to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 91.9°F (33.3°C) and 88.4°F (31.3°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 0 to 5 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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