Los Santos Province, Panama
El Melonal
El Melonal is a locality in Los Santos Province, Panama, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time13:02
7.61° N, 80.12° WElevation 27 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month269mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Melonal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:0111 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous73% · Moonrise 22:36Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthJuly
248 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
4 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
June
Weather in El Melonal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 74%
Today30 Oct30°27°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°26°12.1 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°13.3 mm
Mon2 Nov29°25°8.1 mm
Tue3 Nov28°25°10.3 mm
Wed4 Nov28°25°14.4 mm
Thu5 Nov28°25°4.3 mm
Fri6 Nov28°26°3.9 mm
Sat7 Nov29°25°2 mm
When to go to El Melonal
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 | 68 | 74 | 67 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 42 | 50 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 13 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 162 | 220 | 248 | 239 | 232 | 269 | 207 | 100 |
| Wet days | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 19 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in El Melonal
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 El Melonal
Earthquakes around El Melonal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days128magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195033magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record16within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 71 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 146 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 101 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 54 km
Towns and villages around El Melonal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Roblillo0.9 kmLa Laguna1.7 kmLagartillo2.2 kmEntre Dos Ríos2.3 kmQuebrada El Cercado2.3 kmRío Muñoz2.5 kmLos Panamaes2.8 kmLajamina2.8 kmRío Purio3.5 kmEl Espinal3.5 kmLa Garita3.6 kmEl Guayabal4 kmLa Víbora4.1 kmLas Vergaras4.5 kmTempisque4.7 kmEl Calabazo5 kmEl Criollo5 kmCallejuela5.1 kmPocrí5.1 kmEl Carrizal5.4 kmParitilla5.7 kmLos Cerros6 kmEl Noneco6.4 kmLa Nanzosa6.5 kmLa Mina6.5 kmLa Platanera6.5 kmQuebrada El Potrero6.6 kmArana6.6 kmLos Acevedos6.8 kmQuebrada La Yeguada7 kmEl Estero7.4 kmLos Malaguetos7.5 kmLa Concepción7.6 kmLos Gómez7.6 kmLa Gusana7.8 kmCalifornia8 kmLas Avispas8 kmLos Macanitos8.2 kmEl Tábano8.3 kmTaboga8.3 kmLos Caballeros8.4 kmLa Madera8.4 kmNuevo Ocú8.5 kmEl Limoncito8.6 kmJujucal8.8 kmLas Herreritas8.9 kmArenal8.9 kmParaíso8.9 kmMayorca9.1 kmLas Quebraditas9.2 kmTabanito9.3 kmSan Antonio9.3 kmLas Peñas9.5 kmLa Albina9.6 kmCarricillal9.8 kmQuebrada Almaria10 kmLos Algodones11 kmEl Cruce11 kmLa Vaca11 kmPueblo Nuevo11 kmSolano11 kmEl Bebedero11 kmLas Lomas11 kmLas Cañazas12 kmEl Cañafístulo12 kmMañón12 kmBajo de La Palma12 kmLoma Grande12 kmColán12 kmSaladito12 kmLa Candelaria13 kmBustamante14 km
Places near El Melonal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Melonal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Melonal.
What is the hottest month in El Melonal?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in El Melonal?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Melonal?
July is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Melonal?
The sea is warmest in June at about 28°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.