Coclé, Panama
Helechal
Helechal is a locality in Coclé, Panama, 550 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time04:00
8.59° N, 80.70° WElevation 550 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month547mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Helechal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:11 · 18:0311 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:39Next holiday3 NovemberSeparation DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in May
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
547 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
66 mm of rain
Weather in Helechal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct27°21°3.5 mm
Mon26 Oct24°21°27.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°21°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°21°2.2 mm
Thu29 Oct28°20°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct27°20°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°21°3.2 mm
Sun1 Nov26°21°9.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°22°11.5 mm
Tue3 Nov26°21°13.2 mm
When to go to Helechal
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 | 76 | 84 | 79 | 52 | 43 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 52 | 56 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 99 | 74 | 66 | 149 | 382 | 394 | 340 | 413 | 497 | 547 | 393 | 207 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 15 |
What's on in Helechal
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 Helechal
Earthquakes around Helechal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days103magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195024magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record28within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7La Mesa 19 km ↙2026 · 112 km
6.6Guarumal 23 km ↙2026 · 128 km
6.6Hicaco 43 km ↘1951 · 144 km
6.1Guarumal 28 km ↙2026 · 133 km
Towns and villages around Helechal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pentecostes0.6 kmEl Cacao0.7 kmCerro Paja0.9 kmVista Alegre0.9 kmCerro Paja Abajo1.2 kmNombre de Dios1.4 kmEl Frijol1.4 kmVolca1.4 kmEl Guayacán1.6 kmLa Arenosa1.8 kmLos Molejones1.9 kmHonduras1.9 kmEl Brujo2.2 kmChilibre2.3 kmEl Tigrero2.3 kmEl Bongo2.4 kmEl Cauchal2.5 kmLas Sabanas2.5 kmLas Barretas2.7 kmChirvá2.8 kmEl Naranjal2.8 kmPacoral2.9 kmEl Conejito3 kmEl Guarumal3 kmLa Puente3.1 kmRodeo Vicente3.2 kmLos Machos3.3 kmLos Barrios3.3 kmEl Palmar3.6 kmEl Cenizo3.8 kmGetulio4 kmBoca de Bejuco4.1 kmLa Zancona4.1 kmEl Zapato4.2 kmLa Mina4.2 kmLa Antonia4.2 kmLa Tivieja4.5 kmEl Pedregoso5 kmLa Mesa5.1 kmEl Cenizo Número Uno5.5 kmPeña Blanca5.5 kmCaña Blanca5.8 kmCaña Blancal5.8 kmNaranjal6 kmLos Chutros6.4 kmPalenque6.8 kmLa Yeguada8.4 kmCerro Pelado9.2 kmCalabacito9.4 kmEl Banco9.6 kmChichical9.7 kmEl Guayabo9.8 kmEl Cabimo11 kmBurrica11 kmLa Mesita11 kmLos Corotú11 kmTronoso11 kmEl Vaca11 kmLa Burrica11 kmLa Mesa12 kmLuisa12 kmLos Potreros12 kmEl Macanito13 kmLa Pedregosa13 kmEl Cruce13 kmBaraña13 kmEl Rincón13 kmLas Mesitas14 kmHato Viejo14 kmLos Caracoles14 kmLas Puntas14 kmAgua Blancas14 kmEl Barrero de Guzmán14 kmHijo de Dios Número Dos15 kmLoma La Mesa15 kmLos Llanos15 km
Places near Helechal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Helechal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Helechal.
What is the hottest month in Helechal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Helechal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Helechal?
October is the wettest month with about 547 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.