Colón, Panama
Cristóbal
Cristóbal is a village in Colón, Panama, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,366. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,366
Local time10:45
9.35° N, 79.90° WElevation 6 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
Postal code03006October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month396mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cristóbal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:0111 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:27Next 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 month25°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthJuly
357 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
44 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
October
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Cristóbal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct28°24°12.8 mm
Fri23 Oct29°26°5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°12.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°9.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°20.2 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°25°4.9 mm
When to go to Cristóbal
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 | 74 | 82 | 71 | 47 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 101 | 44 | 56 | 151 | 350 | 314 | 357 | 368 | 320 | 396 | 600 | 320 |
| Wet days | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 20 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Cristóbal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cristóbal
Outdoors around Cristóbal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Viewing Terrace Agua Clara LocksViewpoints
7.2 kmNature around Cristóbal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Panama seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cristóbal
Earthquakes around Cristóbal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days102magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19509magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.2Portobelo 80 km ↖1985 · 93 km
6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 106 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 98 km
5.5Cañita 19 km ↗2004 · 119 km
Towns and villages around Cristóbal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colón1 kmArco Iris2 kmMount Hope2.2 kmMajagual-Gold Hill2.3 kmCoco Solo3.2 kmMargarita3.3 kmGulick Heights4.6 kmMindi Dairy Farm5.8 kmSambalamba6.2 kmLoma Bracho7 kmLa Represa7.2 kmLa Fábrica8 kmCativá8 kmSan Lorenzo8.6 kmGatún9 kmPalo Quemado9.6 kmLa Planta del Agua9.8 kmEl Lago9.9 kmNueva Providencia Número Uno11 kmCampeón11 kmLa Ensenada12 kmCaño del Medio12 kmPuerto del Caño12 kmNueva Italia12 kmQuebrada López12 kmLlano Sucio12 kmPuerto Real12 kmPuerto Pilón12 kmEl Lago12 kmSanta Rita12 kmSanta Rita Arriba13 kmQuebrada Los Pinos13 kmRío Rita Arriba13 kmLa Barriada de Níspero13 kmVilla Linda13 kmRío Rita13 kmQuebrada Mula14 kmLas Minas de Santa Rita14 kmNueva Providencia14 kmCartagenita14 kmLa Carretera15 kmVilla Limón15 km
Cristóbal from above
Around Cristóbal19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Folks RiverNature0.6 kmLa CuencaNature9.3 kmGatun LakeNature17 kmGaleta IslandNature6.6 kmIsla Media PalmaNature5.3 kmIsla MinaNature6.9 kmIsla Peina GuapaNature7.5 kmIsla CovoviNature7.7 kmImmaculate Conception Cathedral, ColónMonument1.0 kmChagres and Fort San LorenzoMonument11 kmEstación de Pasajeros del AtlánticoStation0.6 kmTerminal Intermodal del AtlánticoStation3.9 kmPuerto de ColónFerry port1.6 kmColónPlace1.0 kmCativáPlace8.0 kmPuerto PilónPlace12 kmBuena VistaPlace24 kmQuebrada Bonita AdentroPlace23 kmSanta Rita ArribaPlace13 km
Postal code
03006
Getting to Cristóbal
Enrique Adolfo Jimenez AirportONX
4.1 kmMarcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC
57 kmTocumen International AirportPTY
65 kmEstación de Pasajeros del AtlánticoRailway station
0.6 kmTerminal Intermodal del AtlánticoRailway station
3.9 kmPuerto de ColónFerry port
1.6 kmPlaces near Cristóbal
Places with a climate like Cristóbal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cristóbal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cristóbal.
What is the hottest month in Cristóbal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cristóbal?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cristóbal?
July is the wettest month with about 357 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cristóbal?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Cristóbal?
The postal code of Cristóbal is 03006.