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Santa Catalina weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Dec–AprBest time to visit

When to go to Santa Catalina

Dec–Apr is dry with calmer seas for Coiba trips. May–Nov is rainy with larger swell; surf is best Dec–Apr and Jun–Aug.

Santa Catalina weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January30°C85°F25°C77°F26 mm78%Pleasant
February31°C87°F25°C78°F12 mm73%Pleasant
March32°C89°F26°C78°F20 mm70%Pleasant
April31°C87°F26°C80°F116 mm73%Pleasant
May29°C84°F27°C80°F276 mm83%Rainy
June28°C82°F27°C80°F258 mm86%Rainy
July28°C82°F26°C80°F308 mm86%Very wet
August28°C82°F26°C80°F303 mm86%Very wet
September28°C82°F26°C79°F310 mm87%Very wet
October27°C81°F26°C79°F303 mm87%Very wet
November27°C81°F26°C79°F312 mm86%Very wet
December29°C84°F26°C78°F117 mm82%Pleasant

Best months across Panama

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
Panama CityDec–AprApr (31°C)
Bocas del ToroFeb–Apr, Sep–OctApr (29°C)
BoqueteDec–AprApr (24°C)
San Blas IslandsDec–AprMay (29°C)
Santa CatalinaDec–AprMar (32°C)
PedasíDec–AprApr (29°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Santa Catalina?

Dec–Apr. Dec–Apr is dry with calmer seas for Coiba trips. May–Nov is rainy with larger swell; surf is best Dec–Apr and Jun–Aug.

When is the rainy season in Santa Catalina?

Rain peaks in November with about 312 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Nov.

What is the hottest month in Santa Catalina?

March, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).

How cold does Santa Catalina get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 25°C (77°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.