Bocas del Toro Province, Panama
Changuinola
Changuinola is a town in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 31,223 (2010). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population31,223
Local time10:14
9.43° N, 82.52° WElevation 12 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month269mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Changuinola at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:19 · 18:1111 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthJuly
360 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
206 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Monuments nearby1+
within 12 km
Weather in Changuinola
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct30°24°1.9 mm
Fri23 Oct30°24°6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°11 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°8.7 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Changuinola
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 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 45 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 47 | 53 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 294 | 238 | 223 | 273 | 354 | 290 | 360 | 334 | 206 | 269 | 351 | 420 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Changuinola
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Changuinola
Outdoors around Changuinola
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Changuinola Golf ClubGolf courses
0.7 kmNature around Changuinola
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Changuinola
Earthquakes around Changuinola
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days60magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950127magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Guabito 55 km ←1991 · 67 km
7.1Cañas Gordas 23 km ←1983 · 103 km
6.5Progreso 4 km ↘2003 · 118 km
6.5Ujarrás 25 km ↘1983 · 130 km
Towns and villages around Changuinola
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Finca Ocho1.1 kmEl Empalme1.7 kmFinca Sesenta y Siete Abajo2 kmTorres2.4 kmFinca Sesenta y Siete2.6 kmChanguinola District3 kmLinea de Base3.2 kmLoma de Bambú3.5 kmFinca Cuatro3.5 kmJunquito3.6 kmBambú3.6 kmFinca Uno3.7 kmFinca Cuarenta y Uno3.8 kmUrbanización Nuevo Amanecer3.9 kmBalas Pit Rural4 kmLa Hortaliza4 kmFinca Treinta y Dos4 kmFinca Treinta y Uno4 kmFinca Veinticuatro4 kmFinca Treinta y Tres4.1 kmFinca Sesenta y Dos4.2 kmFinca Sesenta y Cuatro4.3 kmMilla Doce4.5 kmFinca Sesenta y Tres4.5 kmSan San4.7 kmFinca Dos4.8 kmLago Cuatro4.9 kmBoca de Junco5 kmFinca Cuarenta y Dos5.1 kmEl Silencio5.2 kmFinca Sesenta y Dos Rural5.2 kmLa Dalia5.2 kmFinca Tres5.4 kmLoma Brava5.4 kmFinca Cuarenta y Tres5.5 kmFinca Sesenta y Uno5.5 kmMilla Once5.6 kmLa Ponderosa5.7 kmMilla Diez y Medio5.8 kmFinca Tres Rural5.8 kmLoma Bonita6 kmSanta Marta Abajo6 kmLa Escondida6 kmFinca Cuarenta y Cuatro6.3 kmBella Vista6.4 kmDos Bocas6.4 kmIsla Tigre6.5 kmCharagre6.8 kmSan Juan6.9 kmZegla6.9 kmMilla Veintiuno7.1 kmAltos de Milla Diez7.2 kmMilla Diez7.2 kmPuerta Ventura7.3 kmSanta Rosa7.7 kmValle Junquito7.8 kmMilla Nueve8.3 kmRío Negro8.5 kmBarra Cuarenta y Cuatro8.6 kmLoma Muleto8.9 kmSodi9.3 kmQuebrada Carbón Número Dos9.4 kmMilla Ocho9.6 kmSoposo10 kmFinca Cincuenta y Uno10 kmSanta Marta de Yorkín10 kmPana Jungla11 kmBoquisco11 kmAlto de Sori11 kmRómulo11 kmHuecso11 kmSúrsuba11 kmCoquital11 kmMilla Siete y Medio11 kmBonyic11 kmQuebrada Carbón Número Uno11 kmLa Gloria11 kmMilla Siete11 kmSelvina12 kmNuevo Guabito12 km
Changuinola from above
Around Changuinola15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Changuinola RiverNature8.7 kmSan San RiverNature11 kmTeribe RiverNature7.6 kmSixaola RiverNature17 kmStarfish BeachNature22 kmFive Fathom BankNature21 kmSan San-Pond SakMonument12 kmBocas Marine & Tours S. A.Ferry port20 kmTransporte TorresFerry port20 kmEl EmpalmePlace1.7 kmGuabitoPlace12 kmEl SilencioPlace5.2 kmValle del RiscoPlace24 kmBocas del ToroPlace32 kmMiramarPlace57 km
Getting to Changuinola
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International AirportCHX
3.3 kmBocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International AirportBOC
31 kmLimón International AirportLIO
81 kmBocas Marine & Tours S. A.Ferry port
20 kmTransporte TorresTo Bastimentos ($3)
20 kmPlaces near Changuinola
Places with a climate like Changuinola
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Changuinola?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Changuinola.
What is the hottest month in Changuinola?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Changuinola?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Changuinola?
July is the wettest month with about 360 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Changuinola?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.