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Cerro Punta

Cerro Punta is a village in Chiriquí Province, Panama, 1,958 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,828 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,828
Local time23:25
8.85° N, 82.57° WElevation 1,958 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
Postal code04019
The year in Cerro Puntaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low18° / 12°
Rain this month673mm
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Cerro Punta at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in April

Coolest month11°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthOctober

673 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

84 mm of rain

Weather in Cerro Punta

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°14°23.7 mm
Sun25 Oct18°12°37.7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°13°25 mm
Tue27 Oct17°13°15.3 mm
Wed28 Oct17°12°15.6 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°22 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°2 mm
Sun1 Nov19°13°3 mm
Mon2 Nov17°12°5.9 mm

When to go to Cerro Punta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score636867594745444546444856
High17°18°18°19°18°18°18°18°18°18°17°17°
Low10°10°11°11°12°13°12°12°12°12°12°11°
Rain (mm)10884128210516495393501599673401200
Wet days141313202628292827302923

What's on in Cerro Punta

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

Outdoors around Cerro Punta

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Rock ClimbingClimbing
1.2 km
Camping siteCamp sites
4 km
Camping siteCamp sites
4.6 km
Cima del Volcán BarúViewpoints
5.9 km
Baru Volcano CraterViewpoints
6.2 km
Los Pozos termalesHot springs & thermal baths
7.9 km

Nature around Cerro Punta

Nature in Panama

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Cerro Punta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cerro Punta

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 108 km
7.2Burica 60 km ↓1962 · 150 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 62 km
6.7Boca Chica 60 km ↓2022 · 132 km

Towns and villages around Cerro Punta

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

Cerro Punta from above

Postal code

04019

Getting to Cerro Punta

Enrique Malek International AirportDAV
54 km
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOC
65 km
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHX
68 km

Places near Cerro Punta

Places with a climate like Cerro Punta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cerro Punta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cerro Punta.
What is the hottest month in Cerro Punta?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Cerro Punta?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cerro Punta?
October is the wettest month with about 673 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cerro Punta?
The postal code of Cerro Punta is 04019.