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Balsa

Balsa is a locality in Panamá, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time18:50
8.79° N, 78.64° WElevation 23 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
The year in Balsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month524mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balsa at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in March

Coolest month24°C

Average low in October

Wettest monthJuly

304 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

13 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

June

Weather in Balsa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct32°25°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°8.9 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°4.2 mm
Mon2 Nov29°25°23.2 mm
Tue3 Nov28°26°26 mm
Wed4 Nov28°26°20.3 mm
Thu5 Nov28°26°26.1 mm
Fri6 Nov28°26°15.9 mm
Sat7 Nov29°26°14.6 mm
Sun8 Nov29°26°0.8 mm

When to go to Balsa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score687260413534333337394349
High29°30°30°30°29°28°28°28°28°28°28°28°
Low24°24°24°25°25°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)371320124346370304364415524406202
Wet days748182525262625252418
Sea27°26°26°27°29°29°29°29°28°28°28°28°

What's on in Balsa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Balsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balsa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Ustupo 53 km →1985 · 132 km
6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 96 km
6.1Narganá 7 km ↘2000 · 70 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 64 km

Towns and villages around Balsa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Balsa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balsa.
What is the hottest month in Balsa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Balsa?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balsa?
July is the wettest month with about 304 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balsa?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 26°C.