Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
El Polanco
El Polanco 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 time22:59
8.79° N, 79.83° WElevation 99 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month279mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Polanco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 17:5911 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:22Next 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 month23°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthJuly
205 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
16 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in El Polanco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 81%
Today26 Oct30°24°
Tue27 Oct29°25°1 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°0.9 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°
Fri30 Oct31°24°
Sat31 Oct31°24°
Sun1 Nov26°24°11.3 mm
Mon2 Nov25°24°21.2 mm
Tue3 Nov28°23°10.1 mm
Wed4 Nov27°24°2.2 mm
When to go to El Polanco
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 | 75 | 78 | 69 | 41 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 44 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 39 | 16 | 22 | 78 | 229 | 225 | 205 | 214 | 243 | 279 | 264 | 130 |
| Wet days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in El Polanco
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 Polanco
Earthquakes around El Polanco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days106magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Tubualá 12 km ↗2009 · 130 km
5.8Pacora 34 km ↓1971 · 67 km
5.5Paritilla 14 km ←2026 · 143 km
5.5Cañita 19 km ↗2004 · 129 km
Towns and villages around El Polanco
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Agua Rica1 kmNuevo Paraíso1.3 kmCerro Cermeño1.4 kmAgua Buena1.5 kmLa Teodora1.6 kmEl Cerro1.8 kmEl Infiernillo2.2 kmEl Rodeo2.7 kmEl Palmar3.1 kmLa Arena3.4 kmLa Coroza3.7 kmLa Pita3.8 kmQuebrada Grande4.1 kmEl Salitral4.6 kmSanta Cruz4.6 kmLlano de Santa Rosa4.7 kmMandinga5 kmVilla Rosario5 kmCermeño5.1 kmBarriada Royo5.6 kmEl Bembón5.8 kmMonte Oscuro Arriba5.9 kmCapira6.2 kmLa Monita6.2 kmSan José6.5 kmLeonor7.1 kmVaca de Monte Abajo7.2 kmPlaya el Coco7.3 kmMonte Oscuro Abajo8 kmLa Chapa8 kmSanta Cruz8.1 kmAlto de Capira8.1 kmNueva Esperanza8.3 kmLas Ollas Arriba8.5 kmPetibre8.9 kmCermeñito9.3 kmPalo Diferente9.4 kmPelao9.5 kmMamey9.6 kmChichical9.7 kmLas Tablitas9.7 kmVaca de Monte Arriba9.7 kmSan José Arriba9.7 kmAlto de Campana9.8 kmLa Julianita10 kmCorocital10 kmPuerto Estacio10 kmEl Cangrejal11 kmLos Molejones11 kmBarraza Número Dos11 kmQuebrada Las Lajas11 kmCruces11 kmRío Bollo11 kmBarraza Final11 kmRío Bollito11 kmLos Llanitos11 kmTembladera12 kmBalsa12 kmMajagual12 kmCaimitillo12 kmEl Bongo12 kmPerú12 kmBerlanga12 kmEl Campanillo13 kmMajará13 kmFilipinas13 kmLos Duendes13 kmLa Gloria13 kmEl Creo13 kmLa Pica13 kmSan Juan13 kmCaimito13 kmLa Loma14 kmLas Cumbres14 kmCruce de Aguacate14 kmCaimito Arriba14 kmCañas Blancas15 kmCabecera de Río Caimito15 kmLa Valdeza15 km
Places near El Polanco
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Polanco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Polanco.
What is the hottest month in El Polanco?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in El Polanco?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Polanco?
July is the wettest month with about 205 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Polanco?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 25°C.