Chiriquí Province, Panama
Chalapa
Chalapa is a locality in Chiriquí Province, Panama, 527 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time10:31
8.68° N, 82.29° WElevation 527 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month678mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chalapa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:18 · 18:1011 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:17Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month20°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthOctober
678 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
50 mm of rain
Weather in Chalapa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 0 km/h · humidity 72%
Today23 Oct27°19°12 mm
Sat24 Oct24°21°26.7 mm
Sun25 Oct25°20°14.9 mm
Mon26 Oct26°20°3 mm
Tue27 Oct26°20°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°19°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct27°19°
Fri30 Oct28°20°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°19°3.5 mm
When to go to Chalapa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 66 | 71 | 65 | 47 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 54 | 62 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 63 | 50 | 80 | 164 | 473 | 489 | 361 | 455 | 588 | 678 | 367 | 143 |
| Wet days | 12 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 22 |
What's on in Chalapa
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 Chalapa
Earthquakes around Chalapa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days104magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950174magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record45within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 141 km
7.2Burica 60 km ↓1962 · 139 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 91 km
6.8Boca Chica 79 km ↓1962 · 130 km
Towns and villages around Chalapa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chiriquicito Abajo1.2 kmMacanito1.6 kmChiriquicito1.9 kmBajo Largo1.9 kmCuizala2.7 kmChalapita2.8 kmEl Níspero3 kmPeña Blanca3 kmGuabal3.2 kmPaja de Sombrero3.3 kmNueva York3.5 kmCalabazal3.6 kmFilipinas3.6 kmPresión3.7 kmLa Palma4 kmEl Nancito4.1 kmLas Marías4.1 kmCerro Prieto4.2 kmSoledad4.3 kmBuenos Aires4.5 kmCuchilla4.6 kmLa Graciosa4.8 kmPandura4.9 kmQuebrada Seca5 kmBajo León5 kmCorozal5 kmEl Amarillo5.1 kmEl Cedro5.2 kmBajo La Peña5.3 kmCerro Cacho5.4 kmGuayabo Negro5.6 kmLos Nísperos5.8 kmFortuna6 kmEntre Ríos6 kmAltos de Los Pinos6.2 kmBrazo de Mono6.5 kmEl Razoso6.7 kmLavadero6.7 kmLoma Alta6.9 kmBajo Méndez7.1 kmAlto Nuevo de Fortuna7.1 kmBarrial7.1 kmMasigal7.2 kmSigua7.4 kmPan de Azúcar7.4 kmQuebrada Nueva7.4 kmFlauta7.8 kmBarrigón7.8 kmValle de Las Minas7.9 kmPinola8.1 kmPueblo Nuevo8.5 kmAlto de Las Minas8.6 kmDos Brazos de Estí8.9 kmAlto Frío9.2 kmEl Letrero9.6 kmLos Planes9.7 kmLos Naranjos9.8 kmCerro Corotú11 kmEl Roble de Gualaca11 kmLa Esperanza11 kmPeje11 kmBella Vista12 kmBrazo de Tigre12 kmCalle Larga12 kmAlto Corotú12 kmLa Soledad12 kmValle Hornito12 kmMamecillal13 kmEl Sitio13 kmLos Cerros13 kmLa Vaca13 kmGuagarales14 kmLoma Grande14 kmBajo Negro14 kmLondres Arriba14 kmLas Corozas14 kmChichicosa14 kmEl Triángulo14 kmBajo Hondo15 kmLondres15 km
Places near Chalapa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chalapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chalapa.
What is the hottest month in Chalapa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chalapa?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chalapa?
October is the wettest month with about 678 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.