Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
Cotón
Cotón is a locality in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time02:08
8.42° N, 80.02° WElevation 32 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month308mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cotón at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:0211 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:07Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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
213 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
10 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Cotón
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct30°26°10.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°19.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°16.2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°22.7 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°6.8 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°3.5 mm
When to go to Cotón
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 | 73 | 77 | 71 | 42 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 43 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 24 | 10 | 11 | 67 | 228 | 244 | 213 | 218 | 251 | 308 | 265 | 109 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 17 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Cotón
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 Cotón
Earthquakes around Cotón
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days103magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195026magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 124 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 120 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 97 km
5.8La Mesa 30 km ↙1960 · 137 km
Towns and villages around Cotón
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Playa Comején0.2 kmBarriada Playa del Sol0.3 kmBoca de Agallal1.6 kmLa Chumicosa1.7 kmBajo del Pueblo1.9 kmBajo del Jobo2.4 kmCorona2.4 kmEl Comején2.5 kmPiedras Gordas2.7 kmEspavecito3.1 kmEl Higo3.3 kmMaría Vicenta3.7 kmEl Bajo Perico4 kmPalo Diferente4.1 kmPlaya Grande4.1 kmLoma del Agallal4.4 kmLa Loma4.4 kmLa Unión4.5 kmEl Hato4.6 kmPerico4.7 kmLas Uvas5 kmLos Panamaes5.1 kmEl Arcabuz5.1 kmCalle Larga5.2 kmQuebrada Grande5.3 kmEl Guayabo5.3 kmLlano Redondo5.4 kmMata de Loro5.6 kmCorozal5.7 kmLa Panchita5.7 kmEl Jobal5.9 kmLa Palma6.1 kmEl Pastoreo6.2 kmLa Loma6.4 kmEl Espino6.6 kmPuerto de Tierra6.7 kmEl Ciruelito6.7 kmRío Mar6.8 kmQuebrada de Agua6.8 kmZahinillo7 kmLos Pozos7.1 kmEl Higuito7.2 kmEl Hatillo7.3 kmBajo Corozal7.4 kmLa Gloria7.4 kmEl Veladero7.5 kmBajo del Infiernillo7.7 kmLa Palma7.7 kmMata Palo7.7 kmBajo de Las Bateas7.8 kmLos Pozos7.9 kmEl Harino7.9 kmLoma Larga8 kmEl Nance8 kmLa Galera8.1 kmLoma del Tigre8.2 kmCiruelito8.3 kmLa Tambora8.3 kmLos Pintos8.4 kmLa Hipólita8.7 kmBarrio Nuevo8.9 kmEl Palmar8.9 kmLos Samaniegos9 kmSan Carlos9 kmLas Cajas9.1 kmLa Agustina9.1 kmPueblo Nuevo9.1 kmAguacatillo9.4 kmEl Arenal9.5 kmEl Copé9.6 kmEl Copecito9.8 kmSanta Teresita9.9 kmColón10 kmPalmita10 kmNaranjal10 kmPotrerillos10 kmEl Espinito10 kmAlto del Río11 kmVista Mar11 kmLas Lajitas11 km
Places near Cotón
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cotón?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cotón.
What is the hottest month in Cotón?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cotón?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cotón?
July is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cotón?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 26°C.