Herrera Province, Panama
El Plan
El Plan is a locality in Herrera Province, Panama, 430 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:25
7.82° N, 80.84° WElevation 430 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month513mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Plan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:11 · 18:0511 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:41Next 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 month21°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
513 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
16 mm of rain
Weather in El Plan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 98%
Today25 Oct30°22°10.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°22°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°21°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°
Fri30 Oct29°22°2.7 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°22°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov24°22°12.4 mm
Tue3 Nov25°22°7.6 mm
When to go to El Plan
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 | 71 | 64 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 55 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 16 | 21 | 111 | 368 | 351 | 293 | 363 | 408 | 513 | 374 | 137 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 14 |
What's on in El Plan
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 Plan
Earthquakes around El Plan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days105magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195040magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record26within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 27 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 68 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 58 km
6.3Quebrada de Piedra 64 km ↙1965 · 130 km
Towns and villages around El Plan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Fragua0.7 kmLa Sabaneta1.5 kmCerro Largo1.9 kmEl Barrero2 kmAlto Los Helechales2 kmCerro Colorado2.1 kmEl Gusanillo2.1 kmEl Pájaro2.7 kmCerro Agudo3.1 kmLos Calabacitos3.2 kmEntradero de Ángulo3.2 kmEl Picacho3.4 kmEntradero del Castillo3.6 kmLoma del Ganado3.6 kmEl Borriguero3.7 kmLa Colorada3.9 kmAlto del Castillo4.1 kmEl Bejucal4.3 kmLos Cañafístulos4.6 kmLos Macanitos4.8 kmQuebrada Risacua4.8 kmLas Vueltas5 kmLos Negros5 kmEl Rascador5.1 kmAlto de Los Gringos5.2 kmAlto de Los Montenegros5.5 kmLos Bajos del Cuscú5.9 kmEntradero de Tijeras5.9 kmRío Parita6.2 kmEl Ave María6.5 kmEl Palenque6.5 kmEl Ave María Abajo6.5 kmRío Señales6.6 kmEl Zapotal6.6 kmCerro Prieto6.8 kmLa Casanga7.1 kmLos Asientos7.2 kmGuarumal7.3 kmLos Higos7.5 kmTijera7.6 kmLa Malaguetoza7.7 kmLos Yerbos7.8 kmEl Balita8 kmMenchaquita8 kmCerro Paja8 kmJagua8.2 kmEl Calvario8.3 kmLa Culebras8.4 kmLimón de Tijeras8.6 kmLa Iguana8.7 kmLos Pérez9.1 kmLos Arenales9.1 kmEl Barrero Número Dos9.2 kmLa Simona9.3 kmEl Copé9.4 kmLa Culebra9.6 kmEl Barrigón9.7 kmEl Peñón9.8 kmEl Corcovado9.9 kmEl Potrero10 kmMenchaca10 kmLa Gaitana10 kmLas Guabas10 kmPaso Hondo10 kmCerro Alto Amarillo11 kmCañazosa Arriba11 kmEl Guayabito11 kmLlano de Las Vacas11 kmEl Guásimo11 kmLa Penitencia11 kmAgua Azules11 kmFinca Señales11 kmBoquerón11 kmEntradero de Menchaca11 kmPonuguilla11 kmLa Asunción12 kmLas Lajas12 kmLoma Larga12 kmLos Planes12 kmHiguito del Llano12 km
Places near El Plan
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Plan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Plan.
What is the hottest month in El Plan?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in El Plan?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Plan?
October is the wettest month with about 513 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.