Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
El Picacho
El Picacho is a locality in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, 605 m above sea level. It has a population of about 226. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population226
Local time23:49
8.63° N, 80.04° WElevation 605 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month408mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Picacho at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 17:5911 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous79% · Moonrise 22:34Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month21°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
312 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
28 mm of rain
Weather in El Picacho
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 94%
Today29 Oct27°21°1.8 mm
Fri30 Oct25°21°4.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°21°4.8 mm
Sun1 Nov26°20°5.1 mm
Mon2 Nov25°21°11.8 mm
Tue3 Nov25°20°23.1 mm
Wed4 Nov27°20°8.3 mm
Thu5 Nov23°21°5.3 mm
Fri6 Nov23°20°8.1 mm
Sat7 Nov26°21°6.8 mm
When to go to El Picacho
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 | 87 | 89 | 82 | 53 | 41 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 51 | 58 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 59 | 28 | 32 | 119 | 328 | 330 | 292 | 312 | 355 | 408 | 365 | 173 |
| Wet days | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 14 |
What's on in El Picacho
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 Picacho
Earthquakes around El Picacho
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days125magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195017magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record16within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 141 km
6.0La Mesa 17 km ↓2026 · 139 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 92 km
5.8Tonosí 5 km ↗2026 · 139 km
Towns and villages around El Picacho
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Altos del María0.8 kmLa Pacora0.9 kmLa Honda1.5 kmJobo Dulce2.3 kmAlto del Mamey2.3 kmLa Laguna2.8 kmEl Chizna3 kmEl Palomar3.1 kmLa Placita3.5 kmEl Aromo3.5 kmEl Caimito3.7 kmValle Chiquito4 kmEl Nancito4.2 kmGuacamaya4.2 kmLos Barbudos4.5 kmMata Palo4.5 kmLa Solana4.6 kmEl Guabito4.8 kmEl Calabacito5 kmEl Barrero5.1 kmLimón Seco5.1 kmLos Pintos5.1 kmBajo del Culantral5.3 kmAlto del Jobo5.4 kmLos Pantanos5.5 kmLa Mesa5.6 kmAlto de Los Pinos5.6 kmRío de Jesús5.7 kmBajo del Tigre5.9 kmLas Ánimas6 kmEl Níspero6 kmLa Loma6.2 kmMata Ahogado6.2 kmBajo El Jobo6.3 kmLos Suspiros6.4 kmBajo del Pixvae6.4 kmBajo del Jobo6.4 kmCerro Agudo6.4 kmEl Mamey6.5 kmLa Ermita6.6 kmCerro El Tigre6.6 kmCerro Tagua6.7 kmCerro Peña6.8 kmLos Llanitos6.8 kmMiralejos6.8 kmBajo Teta6.9 kmEl Higo Número Dos7.1 kmBajo del Aguacate7.1 kmLoma Colorada7.2 kmLa Sabaneta7.5 kmEl Pixvae7.5 kmLlano Bonito7.6 kmAltos del Valle7.6 kmEl Calabacito7.7 kmAsiento Viejo7.8 kmPuerto Frío7.8 kmLas Paredes8.2 kmLas Margaritas8.2 kmEl Ciruelito8.5 kmAlto de La Poma8.6 kmCaimitillo8.6 kmEl Espinito8.6 kmLos Samaniegos8.7 kmLlano Grande8.7 kmLa Mesa9 kmLa Mesita9.1 kmEl Guayabito9.3 kmLas Peñitas9.3 kmLos Tornos9.4 kmGuayabito9.4 kmCapirita9.5 kmEl Roble9.5 kmEl Limón9.8 kmEl Dormidero9.9 kmPedregalito9.9 kmLas Pocitas10 kmGuayabito Viejo10 kmChichibalí10 kmLas Colinas10 kmMata Palo Número Dos10 km
Places near El Picacho
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Picacho?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Picacho.
What is the hottest month in El Picacho?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in El Picacho?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Picacho?
August is the wettest month with about 312 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.