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Panamá Oeste Province
Panamá Oeste Province
Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

Balsa

Balsa is a locality in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time13:04
8.68° N, 79.80° WElevation 11 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
The year in Balsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month278mm
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 month31°C

Average high in March

Coolest month24°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthJuly

206 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

12 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

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°24°5.7 mm
Fri23 Oct31°25°4.9 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°16.1 mm
Sun25 Oct31°24°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°26.2 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2 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
Score737567393331313134374350
High29°30°31°31°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°29°
Low24°24°24°25°25°25°24°24°24°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)33121872222219206208238278249119
Wet days424142525272625262515
Sea27°25°25°27°28°29°29°29°29°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

6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 136 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 65 km
5.5Paritilla 14 km ←2026 · 133 km
5.5Cañita 19 km ↗2004 · 133 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 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Balsa?
November 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 206 mm of precipitation on 27 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 25°C.